Patrícia Falé

   

Director, Mineral Resources
DGEG - The Directorate-General for Energy and Geology of Portugal

BIO

Senior mining engineer, with master on geo-resources and post-graduation on environmental and land use planning, working as Head of Mining Department at the Directorate General for Energy and Geology (DGEG), which is the Portuguese Mining Authority. Over 30 years working in licensing and inspection for mineral exploration, exploitation, rehabilitation, tailings facility and waste management treatment, with experience on land use and environmental impact assessment. Solid background in mineral resources exploration, exploitation and beneficiation processes, with a range view of the Portuguese mining sector.

Session 2
21 October 2025 / 11:30 - 13:00 | Lagoas hall

19 initiatives for implement the CRMA in Portugal

The CRMA is the European regulation on Critical Raw Materials. Portugal has prepared a National Action Plan with 19 measures to translate this European vision into practice. Portugal has significant geological resources, including critical raw materials essential for the digital transition. But to make the most of this potential, we need a careful balance: economic opportunity, environmental protection, and social acceptance. This balance is only possible with planning and dialogue. Out of the 19 measures, I will highlight three: The Sectoral Program for Geological Resources; The Integration into Land Use Planning instruments and the Communication Plan for Mineral Resources.