Sustainable and Responsible Mining: Lundin Mining’s Subsidiary in Portugal, SOMINCOR Case

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2023-05-10

Authors

José Daniel Alves (Author) Other; Alexandre Leite (Author) FEUP; Joaquim Góis (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: 8th International Congress on Environment and Social Responsibility in Mining

Indexing

Scopus

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Geological engineering

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

Other information

Abstract (EN): This abstract proposes to present the responsible and sustainable mining case study of a Portuguese mine operation, highlighting how mine exploitation can sustainably exist in balance with the environment, aligned with all stakeholders. The mining operation is remotely located in a United Nations (UN) biodiversity reserve, away from major industrial centres or logistical ports in Portugal, and presents an interesting investigation to assess the balanced operation of SOMINCOR in alignment with all key stakeholders which presents unique opportunities as well as challenges. The objective of the Dissertation was to verify how sustainable practices are incorporated in the mining operation, assess how implementation of the sustainability strategy demonstrates acceptance and trust of local communities, and highlight lessons learned that can be applied in other mining operations or similar contexts, given that no publication including a mining operation in Portugal was found that address the subject.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific