Ricardo Pinheiro

   

CEO
Lusorecursos Portugal Lithium

BIO

Holds a degree in Accounting and Public Finance, with advanced training in Organizational Management and the Accounting Standardization System. He brings over 20 years of experience in sustainability, energy, and economic development.
Since 2010, he has been the CEO of Lusorecursos Portugal Lithium, S.A., where he leads the strategic development of the “Mina do Romano” project, playing a pivotal role in establishing lithium as a critical resource for Portugal’s energy transition.
He has extensive experience in coordinating decarbonization initiatives and environmental accounting projects, combining strategic vision, innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
He has actively contributed to the development of public standards for environmental accounting and is the author of several scientific publications on sustainability and carbon neutrality.
A certified accountant, he also serves as a management consultant for public and private entities, with a focus on organizational efficiency and the green transition.

Session 3
21 October 2025 / 14:00 - 15:30 | Lagoas hall

Romano Mine

The Romano Mine, developed by Lusorecursos Portugal Lithium, S.A., is a strategic project located in the municipality of Montalegre, in northern Portugal. It focuses on the extraction and processing of essential minerals for the energy transition, from which battery-grade lithium hydroxide will be produced, aimed at the battery industry for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
This is one of the first projects in Portugal to adopt a mine-to-product model, ensuring the entire production cycle — from mining to chemical refining — within a fully integrated system. In addition to lithium hydroxide, the project also foresees the recovery of valuable by-products such as quartz-feldspar blend and high-purity quartz, with applications in high-value technological and industrial sectors.
The project plays a strategic role in enhancing local identity, promoting territorial cohesion, and creating skilled employment. It is fully aligned with European policies on sustainability and strategic autonomy in critical raw materials, standing as a pioneering example of regenerative mining with a strong territorial identity.