Braga attentive to the reactivation of the Borralha mine due to water catchment in the CávadoPhoto by YukiZR on Pexels
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Braga attentive to the reactivation of the Borralha mine due to water catchment in the Cávado

Público9 September 2026 at 15:19

The municipality of Braga expressed concern about the possible reactivation of the Borralha mine, located in the Cávado region, due to the potential impacts on water catchment in the area.

The mayor of Braga guaranteed confidence in the way mines and everything that emanates from them are treated today, acknowledging the advances in safety and environmental standards.

However, the mayor stressed that the municipality will be "attentive" to the situation and will "make its voice heard" through the appropriate channels, showing that Braga does not intend to be sidelined from the decision.

The article does not specify which company intends to reactivate the mine, nor what stage the reactivation process is at.

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