Alentejo Region, Portugal. Jorge Pulido Valente Vice-President, Alentejo Regional Comission for Coordination and Development

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1 Alentejo Region, Portugal Jorge Pulido Valente Vice-President, Alentejo Regional Comission for Coordination and Development MIREU 2nd SLO Workshop, 24 October 2018, Leoben, Austria This project has received funding from the European Union s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No Topic: SC

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4 Regional Development: approaches and activities

5 Alentejo and Algarve mineral occurrences map Atlanterra project, EU Interreg Atlantic Area, Matos and Filipe Eds, LNEG Alentejo mineral potential

6 Alentejo and Algarve mineral occurrences map Atlanterra project, EU Interreg Atlantic Area, Matos and Filipe Eds, LNEG Alentejo mining regions Iberian Pyrite Belt, an European Mine Region Active mining: Neves Corvo (Somincor/Lundin Mining) Aljustrel (Almina)

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8 Region and mining & metallurgy Overview of the region (2016) sqm (AL/PT 34,3%) Resident Population (AL/PT 5%) Activity rate 47,8% (AL/PT 50,2%) 66 Small towns (AL/PT 11,4%) M GDP (AL/PT 6,6%) Overview of the Mining and Metallurgy GVA - 251,704 m (PT 500,496 m ) GVA - 23,6% (PT 18,3%) Employees (PT ) GVA Employment - 59,379 m (PT 37,300 m ) Average Compensation (PT ) Compensation / GVA - 33,8% (PT45,3%) GFCF / GVA 25,9% (PT 22,4) GPD Gross Domestic Product, GFCF - Gross Fixed Capital Formation, GVA Groth Value Added

9 Civic engagement Integration of mining into the broader regional development approach Mining became a specialized, high depth venture with more technological needs and high geologic expertizes to link costs with gain opportunities in a global mineral market Mining sector is of great relevance for the region (municipalities surrounding the mine location) in terms of investment, employment and families revenue Mineral resources are identified and classified as most relevant in regional smart strategy specialization Relationships between mining, broader industry, circular economy, community and regulator have to be increased Some environmental, cultural and social constraints prevents the full exploitation of mineral resources (vg uranium) Mining could have a bigger and better contribution for the development of the region

10 Lessons learned Most important important lessons learned Mineral resources are not fully identified and localized Mining activity is of extreme complexity and must be previously evaluated and prepared in all dimensions: economic, social, cultural and environmental Environmental liabilities due to past mining activities and how to deal with them and turn them into positive assets is essential to have the trust of populations Old/new mines and its degree of impact on regional/local economy or connection to local companies Mining projects must consider, since the beginning, the impact of closure and alternativ activities Holistic view of the whole Value Chain and relevance of circular Economy Only people that benefit directly from the mining activity have a positive view Mines located near urban spaces are always under extra pressure

11 Pitfalls Most relevant pitfalls Information + communication + transparency + trust, linked with the local/regional public Strong and real investment in social responsability Post Evaluation Assessment, linked with public health and environment as an asset to the region What to do with the closing of the mine, linked with what is left after mining and closing of business Sites of mining companies are extremely poor: no data, no information, no connection/interaction with the public somincor.com.pt Thank you for your attention! pulido.valente@ccdr-a.gov.pt