ISMC participates in the Iberian Mining Investment Forum 2026 held in Madrid

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ISMC participates in the Iberian Mining Investment Forum 2026 held in Madrid2026 celebrado en Madrid

On 11 and 12 May 2026, the Iberian Sustainable Mining Cluster (ISMC) took part in the Iberian Mining Investment Forum, held at the Higher Technical School of Mining and Energy Engineers of Madrid (ETSIME-UPM). The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss financing mechanisms for mineral raw materials projects and their associated value chains.

Organised by PRIMIGEA, Fundación Minergia, COIMCE, IMEB, GEMPE/c and the Association for Energy Transition, the forum gathered institutional representatives, mining companies, financial entities, investment funds and industrial stakeholders to analyse the main challenges and opportunities facing the mining and critical raw materials sector in Europe.

A strategic forum for the future of critical raw materials in Europe

Throughout the different sessions, the forum addressed key topics related to public and private financing for mining projects, the development of strategic value chains, European industrial autonomy and the advancement of projects linked to critical raw materials.

Institutional representatives included participants from the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, the Official Credit Institute (ICO), the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Investment Bank (EIB).

The programme focused on several major themes, including:

The European and Spanish regulatory framework for critical raw materials.
Public financing mechanisms for strategic mining projects.
The role of private investment in the development of new mining and industrial initiatives.
Industrial value chains linked to sectors such as automotive, energy and advanced technologies.
The impact of strategic projects on access to financing and international investment opportunities.

Participation of leading mining and industrial companies

The Iberian Mining Investment Forum featured the participation of major companies and organisations from the European mining and industrial ecosystem, including SALORO, Cobre Las Cruces, Denarius Metals, Savannah Resources, Lithium Iberia, Atlantic Copper, Berkeley Minera España, Pan Global Resources, Orovalle, Metso, BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking, Resource Capital Funds, Integra Capital and Egglestone Capital Partners, among others.

Their presence highlighted the growing strategic and financial relevance of projects linked to mineral raw materials, particularly in the context of the energy transition, industrial digitalisation and the need to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy.

Álvaro Serrano represents ISMC in the session on listed mining companies

One of the forum’s featured participants was Álvaro Serrano, President of ISMC and CEO of SALORO, who took part in the session dedicated to “Listed Mining Companies”, focused on the role of strategic mining companies and their influence on access to financing.

His participation provided an opportunity to share the sector’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities currently facing the European mining industry, as well as the importance of continuing to promote sustainable and innovative projects aligned with the European Union’s industrial and energy objectives.

ISMC strengthens its presence in Europe’s leading mining forums

ISMC’s participation in events such as the Iberian Mining Investment Forum further reinforces the cluster’s role as a strategic platform connecting industry, innovation, investment and regional development within the critical raw materials and sustainable mining ecosystem.

ISMC continues working to foster collaboration between companies, institutions and strategic stakeholders, supporting the development of a more competitive, resilient and future-oriented mining ecosystem in Europe.

ISMC participates in the Iberian Mining Investment Forum 2026 held in Madrid2026 celebrado en Madrid

COMPANIES

Technology Metals Europe S.L

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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.

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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.

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Global de Asesoramiento y Aplicación Técnica, S.L

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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.

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Gesminle S.L

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

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Geotecform

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Geosense

Ggeological remote sensing consultancy

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

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