Proceedings : 1st Scientific-Technical Conference of the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain- National Center (IGME, CSIC) : July 12-13, 2022 : IGME headquarters in Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain

Abstract

[EN] On July 12 and 13 we celebrated the 173rd anniversary of the IGME, CSIC, many years of a dynamic IGME constantly adapting to the times, always with the aim of providing the State Administration or the Autonomous Communities and to society in general, the knowledge and precise information in relation to earth sciences and technologies for any action on the territory. The CN-IGME, CSIC already well into the 21st century, will continue to carry out geological and mining research of excellence (including cartography) and will address the challenge of ecological transition by reinforcing its focus on the basic resource for life, water; resources for the ecological transition (critical minerals, geothermal energy, underground storage or geological heritage, among others); and without a doubt the geological risks, serve as an example the work carried out in the face of the emergency of La Palma. This year the PLANAGEO project has also been successfully completed, an important milestone for IGME. IGME is integrating within CSIC, with many stages already overcome, but others still remain, such as the consolidation within the CSIC. The result of this is the new structure of the IGME with two Scientific and Technical Vice-directions and the National Geological Service. This structure was ratified in November of last year, also configuring the 4 Scientific Departments and the research groups. On the other hand, in the same way that the integration has contributed to changing and modernizing the IGME, it is also foreseeable that the IGME integration will modify the CSIC, contributing to a better visibility and evaluation of the technical work (including mandatory reports), which are undoubtedly a direct transfer to society. The presence of IGME in other administrations (ministries, autonomous communities, hydrographic confederations, city councils) is vital and is one of its symbols of identity. Our presence in numerous autonomous communities allows a very close knowledge of the territory . Undoubtedly, all these changes have generated uncertainties in the staff of the Institute, but little by little they will become certainties revealed in the improvement of the services and infrastructures of the IGME, including the GeoMining Museum. Proof of this is the Recovery and Resilience Plan, which has made it possible to acquire new equipment that will also contribute to the modernization of our laboratories. This Proceedings book is tangible proof of the excellence of the scientific-technical work carried out at the IGME, and of the quality of its infrastructures. It shows a modern IGME aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and focused on the Ecological Transition. And above all, it shows a magnificent human team, capable of carrying out multidisciplinary research, in collaboration with many other institutions. The scientific-technical conferences have been a success in terms of participation, contents and organization. They would not have been possible without a great team made up of Jorge Jódar, Teresa Llorens, Jorge Colmenar, César Husillos, Blanca Martínez, Juan López and Ignacio Marzán, thanks to all of them for their enthusiastic work and for making the IGME have a Happy Birthday.