XTRACT project presents results on critical raw materials at the MedGU Conference 2025

The LNEG team presented some of the results obtained on the characterization and recovery of critical raw materials from the São Domingos mine.

The presentation was made in the form of two oral communications at the 5th annual meeting of the Mediterranean Geosciences Union (MedGU), held in Athens, Greece, from 10–12 November 2025.

The presentations were given by Igor Morais with a communication entitled “Distribution and economical potential source of Critical Raw Materials from abandoned VHMS mine of São Domingos, Iberian Pyrite Belt, Portugal” and Teresa Pena da Silva with “Analysis of critical raw materials in products of the acid mine drainage from S. Domingos and Aljustrel areas, Iberian Pyrite Belt, Portugal”.

The activity is relevant to XTRACT São Domingos Mine (case study), highlighting the importance of mineral resources for the energy transition. The event addressed the scientific community and gathered approximately 500 attendees.