ISMC participates in the RM SLO PLUS HUB Annual Meeting in Vienna

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ISMC participates in the RM SLO PLUS HUB Annual Meeting in Vienna

The Iberian Sustainable Mining Cluster (ISMC) took part in the Annual Meeting of the European project RM SLO PLUS HUB, held in Vienna (Austria), with the participation of its colleague Alicia García-López.

The meeting brought together project partners to review progress, coordinate ongoing activities, and define the next steps in a key phase for advancing initiatives related to Social License to Operate (SLO) within the raw materials sector.

Project progress and next steps

Throughout the session, partners shared updates on the different work packages, highlighting actions focused on developing training tools and support mechanisms to enhance social acceptance of raw materials projects across Europe.

A central focus of the meeting was the preparation of the upcoming webinars scheduled for May, which are being developed within the framework of the project’s Proof-of-Concept pilots. These sessions will play a key role in shaping future training programmes on SLO.

Social License to Operate training: a practical and collaborative approach

The RM SLO PLUS HUB project is developing structured training programmes based on two complementary tracks:

Education on key Social License to Operate concepts
Consultancy services tailored to the sector

These programmes are designed to actively involve key stakeholders, including industry, public authorities, research organisations, and civil society. This collaborative approach aims to foster knowledge exchange and deliver practical solutions to strengthen the relationship between the raw materials industry and society.

Driving a more sustainable and socially responsible sector

ISMC’s participation in this meeting reinforces its commitment to promoting a more sustainable, innovative, and socially responsible raw materials sector. Integrating SLO as a strategic element is essential to ensuring project viability and building trust among stakeholders.

The Annual Meeting also provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration within the consortium, exchange perspectives, and align efforts towards upcoming project milestones.

Through initiatives such as RM SLO PLUS HUB, ISMC continues to position itself as a key actor in advancing innovative solutions that contribute to a more resilient, sustainable, and socially accepted raw materials value chain in Europe.

ISMC participates in the RM SLO PLUS HUB Annual Meeting in Vienna

Project progress and next steps

Social License to Operate training: a practical and collaborative approach

Driving a more sustainable and socially responsible sector

COMPANIES

Technology Metals Europe S.L

COMPANIES

Seguridad y Calidad Mineroambiental S.L

Engineering and technical assistance company that develops projects, offers advice, training and research in the field of mining, environment and occupational risk prevention.

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Saloro S.L

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Cualificados S.L

Consulting, training and education services for companies and workforce, particularly for the mining and public works sectors, as well as for the public administration.

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Pizarras La Baña S.A.

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Pizarras Matacouta, S.A.

PIZARRAS MATACOUTA, S.A. The best natural slate since 1978. We are an industry specialized in cutting, carving and finishing natural stone. Pizarras Matacouta is a reference throughout Europe where it exports 95% of its exclusive product.

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Perforaciones Noroeste S.A

Service company dedicated to the execution of all types of drilling and blasting projects, both in the field of mining and quarrying and in civil works of public or private initiative.

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Peal Hispania S.A.U

Service company dedicated to the execution of all types of drilling and blasting projects, both in the field of mining and quarrying and in civil works of public or private initiative

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Pasek Minerales

PASEK MINERALS is a company dedicated to mining exploitation belonging to the PASEK Group, since 1972, it has an open-pit exploitation in the area of the Geological Complex of Cabo Ortegal (Galicia), dedicated to the exploitation of the Dunita mineral (Magnesium Silicate)

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Partindus S.L.

Manufacturer and exporter of civil engineering and mining machinery. One of the largest exporters of construction, tunnels and mining machinery.

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Mining Sense Global S.L.

Consulting for mineral resources; specialised advice on project planning, economic models and strategic decisions.

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Magellan Barents, S.L.

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Lurpelan Tunnelling S.L

Design, calculation and construction of underground infrastructure, as well as execution of all kinds of blasting projects. Participation in large strategic infrastructure projects.

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Lain Technologies, S.L

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Leonore Development S.L

Development and commercialisation of mining and trading projects for minerals, metals and products specialised in industrial metals, mainly iron.

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Kronergy

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Javier Madera García (Staub Ingeniería)

Consulting firm specialised in occupational risk prevention solutions. Among its customers are relevant national companies in several industrial sectors.

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IP Contrl S.L

firm for the mining safety administration and authorized control body for the inspection of mining waste facilities and rehabilitation of affected areas.

COLLABORATING ENTITIES

Instituto para la Competitividad Empresarialde Castilla y León

Institute attached to the Department of Economy and Finance of the Regional Government of Castilla y León focused on promoting the economic development and productivity of the region.

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Inproobras S.L

Inproobrasoffers specialised technical services to both public administrations and private companies in mining, environment, public works and safety.

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Ingeniería y Seguridad Minera de Baleares, S.L

Somos una empresa dedicada principalmente a la ingeniería y seguridad en minería, conformada por tres ingenieros que trabajan de manera coordinada y sinérgica, lo que permite incrementar el potencial de la empresa con el aporte diferenciado de cada miembro que la conforma.

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Hormigones del Sella, S.L

Belonging to the Candesa Group, we are one of the main groups dedicated to non-metallic open pit mining and its derivatives, with a powerful presence in the north-western quadrant of the Iberian Peninsula.

COMPANIES

GrupoHedisa Cor S.L

Business group whose industrial activity is oriented to two business units: the natural stone and construction sector, and engineering and manufacturing.

Collaborating entities

Grupode Investigación TEP222de la Universidad de Jaén

Research group belonging to the University of Jaén whose main lines of research are advanced materials, construction materials, geological-mining heritage, materials engineering and innovation.

COMPANIES

Global de Asesoramiento y Aplicación Técnica, S.L

COMPANIES

Gevora Construcciones, S.A

GÉVORA is an activity oriented towards the construction of infrastructure, renewable energy projects, solid waste, water purification and treatment as well as the conservation and exploitation of large quarries.

COMPANIES

Gesminle S.L

Consulting, technical and legal assistance in mining, public works, special blasting and construction, both for public administrations and private companies.

COMPANIES

Geotecform

Instituto para la Competitividad Empresarial
de Castilla y León

Ingeniería
y Seguridad Minera
de Baleares, S.L

Grupo
Hedisa Cor S.L

Grupo
de Investigación TEP222
de la Universidad de Jaén

Global de Asesoramiento
y Aplicación Técnica, S.L

Escuela Politécnica Superior
de Ingeniería
de Manresa

Equipos para minería
y construcciones S.A

Confederación Nacional
de Empresarios
de la Minería
y la Metalurgia

Colegio Oficial
de Ingenieros
de Minas del Centro de España

Cinclus Soluciones
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