The policy laboratory 5 entitled “mining and mineral information in the EU” will be held in Madrid from 23 to 24 May 2018.

The main objectives of the workshop will be the analysis of the information that exists in Europe about mining resources, their classification, availability, statistics, and relevant projects on the subject as well as applied standards. Important focus in Raw materials knowledge and the supply chain. Relevant EU projects on mining data and mining knowledge. As well as an interesting panel discussion Mining information in Europe. “Not only metallic mining”

Optional visit 1: Cobre las Cruces active open pit. Copper mining

Optional visit 1+2: Crobre las Cruces open pit + Riotinto mining park