- Andalusia’s Iberian Pyrite Belt has been mined since ancient Roman times, making it one of the oldest and richest mining regions in Europe.
- Andalusia is Spain’s leading mining region and one of the major copper-producing areas in Europe, with significant activity in the Iberian Pyrite Belt.
- Key active mines include Cobre Las Cruces, Rio Tinto (Atalaya Mining), and the MATSA mines (Aguas Teñidas, Magdalena, and Sotiel).
- Spain had over 2,600 active mines and quarries as of 2023.
- The Andalusia region has the highest concentration, with nearly 500 active mines.
