ISMC is a national cross-sectoral ecosystem that brings together companies, regional stakeholders, research centres and public authorities across Spain. With strong roots in key mining regions, the cluster integrates the full raw materials value chain while fostering cooperation between industry, policy and society.
The mission of ISMC is to promote a sustainable and competitive mining model aligned with European priorities. Central to this mission is the integration of the social dimension from the earliest stages of project development. Through structured dialogue, territorial engagement and multi-stakeholder collaboration, ISMC supports responsible raw materials projects that are both industrially robust and socially embedded.
Within the RM SLO PLUS Hub, ISMC contributes its ecosystem-based approach to embedding Social Licence to Operate across the value chain. Drawing on practical experience from Spanish regions, the cluster translates territorial knowledge into scalable frameworks and European-level cooperation.
At a time when Europe seeks greater autonomy in critical raw materials, Social Licence to Operate stands out as a new strategic mineral. Not extracted from the ground, but built through transparency, dialogue and shared value, it is essential to ensuring both supply security and social cohesion.
Through its mission, territorial strength and European engagement, ISMC reinforces this paradigm and acts as a key partner in advancing sustainable raw materials development.
