ACPMR AND ISEP COLLABORATE IN PROMOTING THE MINERAL RESOURCES INDUSTRY
During the month of June, the “UNIVERSAR MINEAIS” initiative, from the Mineral Resources Cluster, collaborated with ISEP – Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, in promoting courses and job opportunities in the Mineral Resources Industry. On June 13th, Filstone – Comércio de Rochas, S.A. and CEI SOLUTIONS joined the initiative and welcomed 33 students and 4 teachers from the ISEP Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering course, for a study visit to the ISEP facilities and quarry. Filstone and CEI facilities. The visits provided young people with direct contact with the solutions and technological challenges of equipment in the ornamental stone sector, as well as closely monitoring the exploration and transformation of natural stone.
CNN PORTUGAL’S “MARCAS COM HISTÓRIA” PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS MINERAL RESOURCES CLUSTER
An episode of the documentary series Marcas com História, from CNN Portugal, was presented, with special emphasis on the Mineral Resources Cluster. Broadcast on CNN Portugal, it takes viewers on a fascinating journey through Portugal’s Mineral Resources sector. Taking place at the Batalha Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and built from natural stone, this episode, presented by Sara Sousa Pinto, explores the importance of mineral resources in Portugal, guided by the President of the Board of Directors of Cluster Minerais de Portugal , Luís Martins, and the Executive Director, Marta Peres. This episode highlights the importance of Mineral Resources in Portugal, how their use has evolved over the years, with the help and investment in technology, towards efficiency and sustainability. See the mark it leaves on our history!
ACPMR PARTICIPATED ON THE PANEL OF THE II NATIONAL MEETING OF THE NATURAL STONE SECTOR – STONEBYPORTUGAL SUMMIT
The Natural Stone sector met again, on July 12th, for another edition of the StonebyPortugal Summit, at the Convento de São Francisco, in Santárem. Marta Peres, Executive Director of the Cluster Portugal Mineral Resources Association (ACPMR) participated in the panel dedicated to innovation and digital transition. Organized by ASSIMAGRA, the event was attended by an incredible audience of Businessmen, with the presence of the Secretary of State for Energy, Dr. Maria João Pereira, with the President of the National PRR Monitoring Commission, Pedro Dominguinhos, and with the Minister of Economy, Pedro Reis. This meeting was the stage for reflection on the unique challenges and potential of the Stone Industry, which counts on the collaboration of several entities that play a vital role in the sector, ranging from government bodies and local authorities to companies, technology suppliers and innovative institutions. This initiative was promoted by Assimagra – Recursos Minerais de Portugal, within the scope of the StonebyPortugal Sustainable Green Agenda, financed by the PRR. Know More
THE I4-GREEN PROJECT CONSORTIUM MEETED IN SEVILLE
On June 18th, ASSOCIAÇÃO CLUSTER PORTUGAL MINERAL RESOURCES, member of the I4-GREEN consortium, participated in the M20 Consortium Meeting in Seville. A fantastic opportunity for all members to meet in person and share their experience and project results. The different work packages were reviewed and progress made so far was shared under the supervision of the European Project Officer, Maja Ferlinc, to ensure the overall success of the project. Coordinated by ICAMCYL, i4-GREEN drives and stimulates the implementation of green, circular and social technology through joint investments. The Consortium promotes the sustainable innovation power of the EU’s interregional ecosystems, with the aim of reducing the EU’s dependence on imports of critical raw materials and the impact of their extraction and processing on the environment.
PRESIDENT OF ACPMR FEATURED IN THE APG 365 CALENDAR
Geologist Luís Martins, President of the Mineral Resources Cluster of Portugal, is the protagonist of July in the APG 365 2024 calendar. “He was born in Lisbon and has been organized and objective ever since. He coordinated academic parties during his student days and is now president of the Cluster Portugal Mineral Resources Association. He has passed through almost all national institutions related to the topic of resources and prospecting and research continue to be the phases he prefers.” APG 365, from the Portuguese Association of Geologists, is a calendar that records the personal geological stories of 12 geologists, celebrating geology and Portuguese geologists. See the interview here.