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Bombarral issues unfavorable opinion on kaolin mine planned for Peniche

Notícias de Coimbra3 September 2026 at 12:25

The Municipal Council of Bombarral gave an unfavorable opinion on the kaolin and clay mine project planned for the Peniche municipality. The council expressed its opposition to mining exploration in the region.

The negative opinion was issued within the framework of the environmental assessment process for the project. The council based its position on concerns regarding the impact on the area.

The project was planned for the Peniche area and involved the extraction of kaolin and clay. The position of the Bombarral municipality joins the set of voices that have opposed mining exploration in the area.

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