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Municipalities of Peniche and Óbidos contest mining exploration in Serra d'El-Rei

Região de Leiria29 August 2026 at 19:30

The municipal chambers of Peniche and Óbidos expressed opposition to the granting of mining exploration in Serra d'El-Rei, contesting the project in the region.

Quercus also spoke out against the granting, warning about the negative impacts that the activity could bring to the population and the territory.

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