Driving sustainable energy transition


Lagoa Salgada Underground Mine

Exploring Lagoa Salgada Underground Mine resources is vital to the global energy transition efforts and to fuel, for example, electric vehicle production and the harnessing of renewable energy.

This mine was designed to ensure the maximisation of economic, social and environmental resources and, therefore, presents itself as the next world-class mine.

Key numbers

Sector

Energia

Location

Portugal

Year

2021

Status

Ongoing

Client

Ascendant Resources

Services

Engineering

Annual production

1.2 Mtpa

Mine life

14 years

Initial investment

USD$144 M

Impact

Quadrante, in a consortium, was responsible for the Gap Analysis, Trade-off Study, Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) and Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) of the mineral extraction and processing project. The project is located at the northwestern end of the Faixa Piritosa Ibérica (FPI), which is one of the mineralised bands that hosts the largest concentration of massive sulphide deposits in the world, extending from the Alcácer do Sal area (Portugal) to Seville (Spain).

  • "Quadrante Engenharia's commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of their work on the Lagoa Salgada VMS project. Their professional integrity, technical expertise, and innovative approaches have set a benchmark in the industry, ensuring that the project not only meets but exceeds expectations. Through their efforts, the Lagoa Salgada project stands as a testament to what can be achieved when expertise and sustainability converge, paving the way for a brighter, more efficient, and environmentally responsible future in mining."

    João Barros

    Presidente - Ascendant Resources