Date: 9 December
Instituto Superior Técnico

The course Explosives and Ventilation Engineering will conduct a study visit on 9 December, offering students the opportunity to observe industrial operations directly related to extraction, explosives manufacturing, and mining activities.

Schedule

• Departure from IST: 9:30
• Estimated return to IST: 21:30

Program

• 11:15 – Visit to the Tecnovia quarry in Ferreira do Alentejo
• 14:15 – Visit to the Orica Factory
• 17:00 – Visit to the Aljustrel Mine (Almina)

This initiative aims to complement the theoretical component of the course through direct observation of processes and technologies applied in real operational contexts.