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MNM Stammdësch about the Mining in Asturias – background and current situation

on 26 February 2026 at 8:00 pm

 

Asturias has very significant geological resources that have produced a considerable wealth of different geological layers, which has enabled continuous mining activity throughout its history.

Mining in Asturias is inextricably linked to coal, which represented a large volume of employment and employed up to 52 000 miners. Jesus Calleja, tunnel engineer and guide in the MNM, takes a look at the technical, economic and social history of mining in Asturias.

Rendez-vous on Thursday, February 26th at 8 pm in our multipurpose room of the reception building. Language: French. The admission is free.