Mining in Portugal

O-Pitblast

O-Pitblast is a Portuguese technology company specializing in digital solutions for drilling and blasting operations. Founded in 2016 in Porto, the company was created with the aim of bringing engineering, technology, and field operations closer together, developing tools that support more informed, safer, and more efficient decision-making. Since its foundation, O-Pitblast has been building an integrated ecosystem of solutions covering all stages of drilling and blasting, from planning to execution, measurement, analysis, and optimization. O-Pitblast's digital solutions connect engineering teams, blasting managers, and mining operations through reliable real-time data, with a focus on continuous improvement. The company is currently part of two large international explosive producers, the FORCIT Group, which has a strong presence in the Nordic countries, and ENAEX, which operates on a global scale. This integration has strengthened O-Pitblast's technical capabilities, international presence, and commitment to high standards of quality and technological development. Based on a culture of transparency, collaboration, strong market engagement, and continuous evolution, O-Pitblast is present in mining and quarrying operations in nearly 100 countries. In March 2026, O-Pitblast will celebrate 10 years of activity, marking a decade defined by sustained growth, trust from its partners, and continuous contribution to the digitization and optimization of drilling and blasting operations worldwide.

11 to 50 staff

Lapablocos

We are a company that extracts and sells granite, based in Portugal and with an international presence. Our activity is based on the extraction of granite blocks in our own quarry in Aguiar da Beira, Portugal and their commercialization. We also have a granite transformation unit in Alpendurada, focused on exports. Our vision is to be one of the main players in the international granite market, and for that, we rely on our certified Azul Micaela granite with guaranteed quality in all our products. In addition, we have a presence in the Swedish market, with teams of professionals operating in the granite sector, thus strengthening our position in the international market. We are proud of our history and are committed to continuing to offer superior quality products and excellent service to our customers.

11 to 50 staff

Natural Aluminium Extrusion

NATURAL Aluminium, located in Ílhavo, Aveiro, is a Portuguese company with over 25 years of experience in the extrusion and surface treatment of aluminium profiles and pieces. It is dedicated to designing, manufacturing and commercializing profiles in extruded aluminium for application in Generic Industry and Architecture. The production process begins with the careful selection of billets to meet the technical specifications of each project, the technical design of profiles, extrusion, machining, surface treatment (anodizing and lacquering) and packaging. Each stage is monitored by a team of specialized and experienced professionals and supported by innovative technology. To respond high quality criteria and exceed customer expectations, Fortexal has implemented the Quality Management System in accordance with the normative reference NP EN ISO 9001 since 2004, to ensure control of the production process at the highest level of demand.

51 to 200 staff

Boliden Somincor

Uma das maiores minas de zinco e cobre da Europa Localizada na região do Alentejo, no sul de Portugal, a Boliden Somincor é uma mina subterrânea que produz principalmente cobre, zinco, chumbo e prata. A unidade de processamento é composta por dois concentradores distintos: um para o cobre e outro para o zinco. A Boliden Somincor faz parte da Faixa Piritosa Ibérica, que se estende pelo sul de Espanha até Portugal, e o depósito de minérios de sulfuretos maciços da Somincor foi descoberto em 1977. A exploração mineira teve início em 1988, com a produção de cobre a começar no ano seguinte. Atualmente, a unidade está altamente automatizada e recorre a vários métodos de exploração. A Boliden Somincor beneficia de boas ligações de transporte, com acessos à rede nacional de estradas, ligação própria à rede ferroviária portuguesa e ao porto de One of the largest zinc and copper mines in Europe Located in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal, Boliden Somincor is an underground mine producing mainly copper, zinc, lead and silver. The processing plant consists of two separate concentrators, one for copper and one for zinc. Boliden Somincor is part of the Iberian Pyrite Belt that extends through southern Spain into Portugal and the Somincor deposit of massive sulphide ores was discovered in 1977. Mining began in 1988 and copper production started the following year. Today, the plant is highly automated and uses several mining methods. Boliden Somincor has good transportation links, with connections to the national road network and its own link to the Portuguese rail network and the port of Setúbal.

1001 to 5000 staff

Rdg Services

RDG Services is a newly and exciting geoconsultancy company that provides a full range of services to the mineral and environmental industries. Based in Europe, with Worldwide experience, we offer clients across the world a tailored and comprehensive approach, from desktop to fieldwork and project management. Our team is constituted of experienced professionals, with a deep understand of mineral exploration and environmental sciences, with focus in safe and reliable results, with the highest quality, tailored to the specifics of each project. Our experience extends across different commodities and projects, from geotechnical to a wide range of minerals. If you have a project, we have the solution. Your Project Our Responsibility Contact us @ info@rdg-services.com

1 to 10 staff

Spotmine

Spotmine is a geoscience consulting company that bridges academic research and the mining sector, focused on mineral exploration. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in various geoscience fields, with experience in European projects related to raw material exploration, particularly lithium. We foster dynamic, cooperative partnerships and prioritize the success of every project by applying effective, agile solutions. Our services include-Remote sensing data analysis and processing -Geophysical and geochemical survey application and interpretation -Geological mapping -3D geological modeling At Spotmine, we turn knowledge into results.

1 to 10 staff

Ttt Resources

Experienced Geologists team with a demonstrated history of working in the mining & metals industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, Arcgis, Map production, Databases, and Quantum GIS. Ready to make your projects keep on track with high quality data retrieving, mapping, core logging and litho-geochemistry sampling. Professionals driven by strong and high quality standards and ethics. Contact us!

1 to 10 staff

Cristelo & Martins

Metal recycling Machining National and International Transports Wear solutions Metalworks

11 to 50 staff

Widinmat

Consultadoria e trading para a industria, com foco na área dos aços e ligas especiais (ferrosos e não ferrosos).

1 to 10 staff

Mining Next

A platform where Mining Professionals and pioneers stay one step ahead - We call it Mining Next.

1 to 10 staff

Vasco Peralta, Unipessoal Lda

Empresa de Extração e Transformação de Granito

1 to 10 staff

Aginoxal Lda

A Aginoxal, sediada em Castelo Branco, foi constituída em 2005, mudando-se para instalações próprias, com 1700 m2, em 2009. Actuamos na Indústria de Equipamentos Metálicos, desenvolvendo, maioritariamente, componentes metálicos em chapa ou perfis para equipamentos, máquinas e contentores. Actualmente temos uma equipa técnica com 12 colaboradores, dinâmica, eficiente e motivada, e juntamente com o vasto leque de máquinas CNC, permite-nos fornecer um serviço de elevada qualidade, a preços reduzidos e, principalmente, no tempo acordado, garantindo a satisfação do Cliente.

11 to 50 staff

Zeocel Portugal

A ZEOCEL Portugal é uma empresa nacional fundada em 2009 que se dedica ao desenvolvimento técnico de produtos compostos por zeólitas naturais e respetiva produção e comercialização. Os nossos padrões de qualidade, resultados práticos e alta capacidade de atendimento comercial a nível global, fazem-nos ser reconhecidos como uma das mais importantes empresas de zeólitas naturais no mercado mundial. Dentro desta linha de atuação, a Zeocel possui quatro áreas de negócios principais-Agricultura -Produção Animal -Tratamento de Água -Indústria

1 to 10 staff

Tafe - Alumínios, Lda

We take pride our agility and reliability, combining a superior level of detailed, up-to-date and relational information readily available for our partner. We specialize in aluminium extrusion, anodizing treatments, powder coating and thermal break joining. We see in the motivation and respect for our employees and suppliers the key to continuous improvement and inovation.

51 to 200 staff

Portalex Alumínio, Sa

Specialized in transforming aluminium into finished or semi-finished products. Remelt, extrusion, fabricating, thermal break, painiting and anodizing. Operating from Portugal and with over 40 years experience guided by an international vision, Portalex develops solutions to meet the needs and demands of our partners worlwide. Fast, accurate and reliable extrusion partner.

51 to 200 staff

Sch Helvética Lda

A SCH - Sociedade de Comércio de Soldadura Helvética, Lda, é uma empresa que, tendo sido criada para servir essencialmente o cliente Distribuidor/Revendedor, tem vindo a crescer, quer geograficamente, quer a nível do cliente, atraindo hoje muitos clientes industriais - especialmente na área da soldadura de manutenção - quer directamente, quer através de parcerias com os nossos agentes. No final de 2004, para além de termos alterado a nossa denominação social, também passámos a contar como sócio e parceiro um prestigiado fabricante italiano de máquinas de soldar, o que aumentou bastante a nossa capacidade de acesso às modernas tecnologias do sector e a preços mais competitivos. Helvética/PEGAS/REDSTAR/ManTech/SIR Meccanica/SteelTailor.

11 to 50 staff

Alce Alumínios, Lda

Comércio de perfis para caixilharia.

1 to 10 staff

Mct - Metalúrgica Central Da Trofa

MCT is a European leading supplier in the field of components for sanitary fittings, with over 65 employees and a turnover of more than 4M€. MCT has been part of the Portuguese Metal Association - AIMMAP for more than 30 years. Has recently become part of CEIR, the European association of Taps & Valves Industry Our history starts in 1960 located in the traditional manufacturing area of Trofa in the north of Portugal. Since 2004 striving to gain international relevance to continue its growth by exporting to new geographical markets. Investment in production capacity and diversification of products in several sectors (sanitary, water metering, beer dispensing, firefighting, etc.) is a company's main growth component. Over the last years, MCT has made significant investments in equipment of production, quality upgrading and human resources. Innovation, design and sustainability are closely aligned with this strategy. As a result, MCT products carry the seal of quality “Made in Europe”. MCT was one of the first in its industry to adhere to the new and more ecological materials and quality requirements.

51 to 200 staff

Riabox - Produtos Metálicos, Lda

RIABOX - PRODUTOS METÁLICOS, LDA is a mining & metals company based out of Vagos, Portugal.

1 to 10 staff

Drillcon Ibéria, Sa

Drillcon Ibéria, SA belongs to the Drillcon Group. Reference company in the area of Raise Boring and Core Drilling. It was founded in 1995.

201 to 500 staff

Labina-Fundição Injectada Lda

51 to 200 staff

Metalomecânica 3 Triângulos

Metalomecânica 3 Triângulos is a mining & metals company based out of Pinhal Novo, Portugal.

201 to 500 staff

Ml - Metalúrgica De Lourosa, Lda

Fundada em 1 de Abril de 1989 por Manuel Pinto Canedo a Metalúrgica de Lourosa marca a sua presença no setor metalomecânico através da especialização em fundição de alumínio, anodização de alumínio e lacagem de alumínio e ferro. Tendo iniciado a sua marca no ramo da construção, mercado no qual oferece uma vasta gama de peças que podem ser vistas no catalogo da empresa, é num mercado mais técnico e exigente que tem mostrado o seu valor com destaque para as áreas energética e automóvel. O trabalho realizado pela ML está dividido em 3 fases: 1. Estudo e prototipagem - A ML possui uma secção especializada em desenho técnico e prototipagem para o desenvolvimento de novos produtos. Fabrico - Dependendo de alguns fatores como quantidade e acabamento final desejado o fabrico pode ser em fundição de aluminío por gravidade em coquila ou areia. Acabamento - O cliente tem ao seu dispor serviço de anodização para alumínio com acabamento acetinado ou polimento quimico e ainda serviço de Lacagem para alumínio ou ferro em todas as cores RAL. A estufa de lacagem possui as dimensões de (CxLxA). Prezando pela qualidade e rapidez de resposta a ML presta um serviço completo de consultoria acompanhando o cliente e produto no decorrer das várias fases de desenvolvimento. Garantindo sempre a melhor solução de acordo com as necessidades cliente. Para qualquer esclarecimento não hesite em entrar em contacto connosco. Tel: 00351 227 456 816 Rua 1, nº1279 - Z. Ind. Casalinho 4535-155 Lourosa - Portugal E-mail: ml@metalurgicadelourosa.com Website: PRR | NextGenerationEU Descarbonização na ML | Aposta num conjunto integrado de medidas/investimentos que procuram ir ao encontro dos objetivos nacionais e europeus no âmbito da eficiência energética e da descarbonização. De 30/12/2022 a 29/12/2023 Despesa elegível | Apoio atribuído | 188.710,10€

11 to 50 staff

Sínese

Sínese is a consulting company specialized in Economic Geology and Intelligent Systems and Analysis. Created in 1995, Sínese has written many technical, economical and market research studies, developed specialized information systems based on GIS technology, designed and executed exploration, evaluation and mining projects of mineral deposits in several countries and continents – Africa (Angola, Republic of Congo – Brazzaville, South Africa, Mozambique), Europe (Portugal) and the Americas (Canada, United States, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador). Sínese has been especially involved in many diamond exploration and mining projects in Angola and Brazil, of natural stone in Portugal, Brazil and in Angola and gold and/or niobium and tantalum (alluvial and hard rock) in Portugal and in the Republic of Congo – Brazzaville. Sínese, coordinated by Luís Chambel, is a cohesive, flexible and highly qualified team of experts in several technical and scientific domains, from Mining Engineering, and Economic Geology to Geological Information Systems, Statistics and Data Analysis. Luís Chambel has an experience of over 25 years in the mining industry. In its professional activity, he visited, studied or worked at countless quarries and small-scale mines, in places and environments as diverse as diamonds in the Lundas Norte and Sul, Malange, Bié provinces in Angola, diamonds - Cacoal and Pimenta Bueno, Rondônia, to the Jequitinhonha valley in Minas Gerais and Chapada Diamantina in Bahia – all in Brazil, to natural stone (limestone, marble, granite) in Portugal, Minas Gerais – Brazil and Angola, gold, niobium and tantalum in the tropical forests of Congo - Brazzaville. Luís Caetano, Sinese's COO, has an experience of almost three decades (of which close to ten years with the company) in the mineral industry. He has been responsible for several in-the-field exploration, mining and processing projects in Portugal, Angola and Congo-Brazzaville.

1 to 10 staff