The Mineral Resources Cluster took part in RAW MATERIALS WEEK, organized by the European Commission from 9 to 12 December in Brussels.
Today, the theme was dedicated to the importance of the mining industry for the Regions.
Portugal was represented by the Secretary of State for Energy, Maria João Pereira, who stressed the importance of the Raw Materials Act and announced that Portugal has already defined 19 measures for its implementation.
She stressed that the mining industry should not be seen as a threat, but as an opportunity for Europe’s competitiveness.
On the importance of the Regions, António Veiga Simão – CCDR Centro, presented the region’s main challenges and what is being implemented.
Rosa Onofre, representing CCDR Alentejo, addressed the importance of land use planning and sustainable management that makes the mining industry compatible with other activities.
