Roadmap for the sustainable management of mineral raw materials

Spain's Roadmap for Sustainable Management of Mineral Raw Materials presents a national strategy aimed at strengthening the country's strategic autonomy in mineral resources while aligning with European Union initiatives and the Green Deal objectives through 2050. According to the Spanish Government, the policy framework addresses critical challenges in the ecological transition, particularly focusing on reducing dependencies on foreign mineral resources through sustainable domestic production, circular economy initiatives, and strategic partnerships. The strategy outlines four key instrumental areas: (i) regulatory mechanisms for mining legislation alignment, (ii) sectoral instruments promoting circular economy and sustainable management, (iii) transversal instruments supporting public-private cooperation and social impact assessment, and (iv) Research Development+Innovation (RD+I) promotion for technological advancement in mineral resource management. This roadmap, subject to quinquennial reviews, emphasises the development of resilient value chains and sustainable extraction practices while considering environmental protection, social welfare, and economic viability in the context of Spain's broader decarbonisation goals.