Unlocking the Secondary Critical Raw Material Potential of Historical Mine Sites, Lousal Mine, Southern Portugal

A steady supply of mineral raw materials is vital for the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy. The number of active mines in Europe has severely declined over the last century and half, giving rise to many abandoned mining waste sites and corresponding geological heritage. Also, the rise in...

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Main Authors: Daniel P. S. de Oliveira, Pedro Gonçalves, Igor Morais, Teresa P. Silva, João X. Matos, Luís Albardeiro, Augusto Filipe, Maria João Batista, Sara Santos, João Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/14/2/127