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Portuguese Environmental Approval Advances Borralha Tungsten Project
Allied Critical Metals has obtained the Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA) for the Borralha Tungsten Project. This approval represents a major regulatory milestone in Portugal. Consequently, the project can advance to the Project Execution and RECAPE stages under Portuguese environmental law.
The Borralha Tungsten Project leverages historical production with modern underground mining techniques. Previously, northern sections yielded 10,280 tonnes of wolframite concentrate at 66% tungsten trioxide grade. Meanwhile, Allied implements closed-loop water management, dry-stacked tailings, and ecological monitoring to reduce environmental impacts.
This approval also reinforces strategic alignment with the EU Critical Raw Materials Act. As a result, Borralha can contribute to critical industrial and defense supply chains in Europe. Allied aims to conduct detailed engineering studies and prepare further licensing documentation, enhancing regional economic activity through local employment and procurement initiatives.
Environmental and Strategic Implications for Tungsten Supply
The DIA approval underscores Allied’s commitment to sustainable mining. Rehabilitation of historical sites, protection of water resources, and minimal surface disruption remain key priorities. In addition, Portuguese authorities’ recognition emphasizes Borralha’s role in revitalizing domestic tungsten production for strategic sectors.
Borralha Tungsten Project’s advancement is likely to stabilize European tungsten supply amid global market volatility. Allied’s project execution strategy ensures compliance with environmental regulations while supporting long-term industrial demand. Therefore, Borralha is positioned as a critical asset for both investors and policymakers focusing on secure and sustainable critical metal sources.
ScrapInsight Commentary
Borralha Tungsten Project’s DIA approval strengthens European critical metal security. The project mitigates environmental impact while supporting tungsten supply for defense and industrial sectors. Long-term, this project may stabilize prices and enhance Portugal’s role in the EU critical metals strategy.
