Abenójar Tungsten has reinforced its commitment to the cultural development of the region by sponsoring the 1st Winter Rally – Fúcares Rally, organized by the Cultural Association for the Defense of the Classic Vehicle (ACDVC) on February 15 and 16, 2025. This event had the institutional collaboration of the city councils of Almagro, Abenójar, and Almadén, as well as the Provincial Council of Ciudad Real.
Historical route with cultural value
The event recreated the historical route used to transport mercury from the mines of Almadén to the warehouses of Almagro, following paths that hold centuries of mining history. The Fuggers, a family of German merchants who settled in Spain between the 15th and 16th centuries, managed this commercial route that was vital to the economy of the Spanish Empire.
José Ángel Sánchez Maya, president of the ACDVC, highlighted that “this rally pays tribute to the industrial legacy that shaped the development of our region, bringing together mining tradition and a passion for classic cars.”
Commitment to cultural heritage
Abenójar Tungsten’s participation in this initiative reinforces its corporate social responsibility policy, which includes the preservation of the intangible cultural heritage related to mining activity in the southwest of the province of Ciudad Real.
The company considers it fundamental to support activities that highlight the rich mining history of the area, creating links between the industrial past and current technological development in the sector. This event represents an opportunity to spread knowledge about strategic mineral resources and their historical and economic importance.
Future prospects
The success of this first edition of the Fúcares Rally lays the foundation for future collaborations between the mining sector and cultural entities in the province.
With actions like this, the company demonstrates that modern mining is not only concerned with the responsible extraction of resources, but also with the active conservation of the cultural heritage associated with this ancient activity.
