historical sights and culinary treats from around the world This guide to the area covers all the best things to do in Barrio Alto you can’t help but admire the picturesque yellow cars as they move up and down the hills make sure to get a Zapping ticket in advance for discounts on your ride Portugal’s younger residents are also finding room for their new businesses here Be sure to check the opening times before you go as most restaurants in Lisbon close on Mondays It’s also never a bad idea to book an official culinary tour with an in-the-know local guide Eckhard Suchowitzky Mejia / Shutterstock Street Art Tours Street art is everywhere in Lisbon Walk around the neighbourhood to discover colourful pieces by Portuguese and international artists like the mural at Travessa dos Fiéis de Deus RIGO and António Alves are the two artists behind this piece which was inspired by 1970s leftist propaganda Other areas worth checking out for street art include Rua da Vinha Rua de São Boaventura and Calçada da Glória To learn more about the history of each piece you can join a guided street art walking tour of the city and start off the night like most of Bairro Alto’s residents This is also the aptly chosen finishing point of the excellent Lisbon Revelation Tour Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Admire Baroque interiors at Igreja de São Roque Architectural Landmark For an early breakfast or a midnight snack treat yourself to a sweet pastry at any time of the day Step inside to order and watch the staff prepare the next batch of pastéis through the glass Note that there’s not much room to eat here so grab a box and enjoy pastries or tarts on-the-go Manteigaria is the sumptuous final stop on the Lisbon at Sunset: Petiscos Sopotnicki / Shutterstock Football scarves hang from the ceiling, and colourful picture frames clutter the walls at Tasca do Chico. Every night at around 8pm, this traditional bar hosts a number of fado performances – a melancholic music genre that is unique to Portugal order yourself a glass of wine and accompany it with snacks like the chouriço assado (flame-grilled chouriço) Make sure to come early to guarantee a seat No trip to Lisbon is complete without a live fado show More than just a wool shop, Retrosaria Rosa Pomar is a cosy place to learn about and try traditional crafts in Lisbon in 2009 the store found its new home in Bairro Alto at Rua do Loreto weaving and knitting are a few workshops held here every month The course teachers usually speak Portuguese and English so even visitors on a short city-break can join for a session If you’re comfortable with speaking Portuguese an old food market that has been converted into a training space for arts and crafts Set up in the 1990s by a group of local artists, Zé dos Bois (ZDB) is a non-profit organisation that champions Portugal’s booming art and music scene Settling in an 18th-century palace in Rua da Barroca the artists transformed the space into one of Lisbon’s liveliest venues promoting local artists and also those from across the globe It plays host to hundreds of cultural events a year the rooftop becomes the club’s meeting point with alternative open-air cinema viewing scheduled during the warmer months where you can enjoy a cocktail with panoramic views of the city Book a guided pub crawl of the area to meet some like-minded travellers over a sangria or two Joana Taborda is a freelance travel writer from Portugal She loves hopping on a train to little known towns and drinking the local craft beer everywhere she goes See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these 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companies closer to the final stages of negotiation We’re expecting a conclusion in the next few months,” Sanches said The company has not said what it will do with the assets if the sale does not go through 26 report Berenberg equity research team estimated a net asset value of $331 million for the mines given a weak nickel price,” the bank analysts wrote in a note Anglo plans to focus on copper while keeping iron ore and fertilizer assets in the portfolio In Brazil the miner will keep investing in the giant Minas-Rio project The mine churned out 24.5 million tons of iron ore in 2024 Last year’s production makes up more than 90% of the mine’s current capacity The expectation is to keep the same pace in 2025 despite battered prices Iron ore slumped by more than 25% in 2024 due to China’s economic slowdown and increased supplies from major miners Rival miner Vale SA acquired 15% of Minas-Rio in December The mine will integrate Vale’s contiguous Serpentina project with the Brazilian firm having an option to buy another 15% in the event of a future capacity expansion Vale will receive its proportional share of Minas-Rio’s production The new partners see the potential to double high-quality ore capacity adding 25 million to 30 million tons per year An investment decision is expected after feasibility studies which should be completed within five years Anglo has planned investments of $2 billion (12 billion reais) in Minas-Rio from 2024 through 2028 Sanches said Minas-Rio has a “promising future” within Anglo’s more simplified portfolio focusing on commodities directly related to the energy transition The company is betting on greater demand for the high-grade iron ore that customers need to make steel with fewer emissions Minas-Rio includes a mine in Minas Gerais state a 328-mile (529-kilometer) slurry pipeline and a port in Rio de Janeiro state Anglo acquired the project from fallen mogul Eike Batista and spent $14 billion to take it to production and website in this 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PortugalChevron LisboaChevron LisbonChevron Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links Lisbon; home to some of the most beautiful streets The city has been through a major boom in the last 10 years with travelers shunning more classic European city breaks in favor of staying somewhere that offers beauty The best hotels in Lisbon are dotted throughout the city—from those whose main draw is the location to something a little more focused on taking things at a slower pace Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has stayed at that property our editors consider luxury properties as well as boutique and lesser-known boltholes that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination and warm service—as well as serious sustainability credentials We update this list regularly as new hotels open and existing ones evolve Vignette Collection’s arrival in the central neighborhood of Baixa brings a sense of scale and comfort that had been the domain of better-known luxury properties along Avenida da Liberdade or plush boutique hotels in Chiado or Principe Real The hotel is seamlessly integrated into one of Lisbon’s most historic areas—the church was one of the few landmarks to survive a 1755 earthquake that decimated much of Lisbon The 121 rooms are on the cozy side and have a sleek design The hotel leans into its origins with a unique look that might well coin a new design aesthetic: monastic chic Many of the rooms look out over the cloister but the soundproofing was impressive—slide the glass door to the Juliet balcony closed and the outside world will be shut out with it Capitulo restaurant inhabits the former chapter house The breakfast buffet is abundant with local cheeses and pastries including—of course—pasteis de nata the atmospheric restaurant serves chef Vitor Sobral’s contemporary Portuguese fare—cod fritters; cockles with xerem; and chicken escabeche Address: R. Dom Antão de Almada 4, 1100-373 Lisboa, Portugal Blissfully free from any hills (a rarity in Lisbon) The One Palácio da Anunciada is a peaceful respite from chaos from the minute you step inside when your luggage is seamlessly whisked away and you’re offered a cold glass of Portuguese sparkling wine Located two minutes from both Avenida da Liberdade (Lisbon’s most prestigious shopping avenue) and Praça de Rossio you can explore much of the city without having to take on its steep inclines and an array of handy bathroom products ready for guests to use which was spacious and even had a separate seating area with a small sofa and chair from the local ginjinha liqueur and sweet treat left in our room at night to the very practical control panel Many elements made the stay feel like stepping back in time: the cave-like hallways outside the spa where I envisioned past residents taking a stroll the stained glass windows reflecting light inside and the many maps found when hotel renovations first began now proudly framed and displayed on the walls While the rooms and facilities are undoubtedly modern these small reminders of what Lisbon was helped create a travel story in my mind that will last beyond my trip Address: R. das Portas de Santo Antão 112 134, 1150-268 Lisboa, Portugal Indian Runner ducks are not perhaps the bird that you most readily associate with Lisbon’s leafy Príncipe Real where soaring palm trees play hide and seek with faded palaces There are one or two sitting on the counter in the appropriately named Duck Bar another one embossed in gold on your leather key card holder and even some wrought in the iron railings of the large balconies “We chose them as our logo as they come from Asia like us,” says British owners Miles and Gail Curley who did a stint in Singapore before settling in Madrid for many years It was from there that on a visit to Lisbon they fell in love with this 19th-century palace and decided to swap law for hospitality Address: R. de São Marçal 77, 1200-419 Lisboa, Portugal has 42 rooms in a building from the 1800s which was once a shoe factory Interiors focus on textures; from thick stone walls to rustic blankets and wooden bed frames and you’ll be enchanted by the classic view of Lisbon’s winding streets and colorful buildings which make this the ideal spot to enjoy a sundowner Address: Tv. Merceeiras 27, 1100-348 Lisboa, Portugal There’s really no better address in Lisbon than the Ritz which stands in the center of the city and faces down towards the river it’s as close as you can come to feeling on top of a city with refreshingly few tall buildings Originally built in 1959 by the dictator Salazar as the city's first-ever luxury hotel Four Seasons Hotel Ritz is now one of the most recognizable monuments in the city still known for its impeccable service and memorable luxury and gilded furniture take center stage in public areas like the bar and restaurants but this is an FS Ritz we’re talking about; you still have oversized bathtubs which consists of tables and tables of food—fresh seafood and classic Portuguese dishes line the center tables consistently described as one of the best in Lisbon thanks to its world-class therapists and extensive list of treatments There’s a wonderful indoor pool and a new addition of an outdoor pool where you can order snacks and lounge during the warmer months Address: R. Rodrigo da Fonseca 88, 1099-039 Lisboa, Portugal Located right across from arguably one of Lisbon’s best restaurants—seafood heaven Cervejaria Ramiro—Hotel 1908 is a gem set in a stunningly imposing 20th-century structure on a corner of Lisbon loved by locals and visitors alike As one of the city’s most iconic buildings you’ll feel the grandeur from the minute you set eyes on the hotel (without the grand price—this is arguably one of the nicest cheap hotels in Lisbon) the property now pays tribute to Portuguese artists within with artworks woven into the original nooks and crannies of the design This is a hotel that focuses on the smaller details; a warming green and purple color scheme dark face towels specifically for makeup removal who remember your name and greet you warmly Rooms here are also suitably unique; guests can take in a view of lively Largo do Intendente from the Square Rooms while the Attic Rooms are a set of three rooms with an exclusive lobby which can be either booked individually or together is The King of Dome—the main suite with a huge amount of space and access to the hotel’s emblematic dome; it's a stay that feels really special Address: Largo do Intendente Pina Manique Nº 6, 1100-285 Lisboa Hotel Das Amoreiras was ambitious from start to finish—the passion project of former banker Pedro Oliveira and wife Alicia Valero The idea was born simply from a love of hospitality and the perfect coincidence of finding property in their dream location Praça das Amoreiras is a small square on the outskirts of central Lisbon that’s loved by locals thanks to its peaceful vibe and lush children play on the small playground while parents sip a glass of wine from the Quiosque and everything you need is nearby—from the cool area of Príncipe Real Pedro and Alicia jumped at the opportunity to be a part of this unique bit of Lisbon It took years of renovation before the boutique hotel officially opened in 2022. Pedro wanted every part of the hotel to reflect his family’s travels in England, Switzerland and became heavily involved in everything from architecture to decor with its original Bond movie poster and Watts of Westminster fabrics Bedrooms are made for calm and tranquillity The two suites at the top of the building have tiny terraces overlooking the square plus huge walk-in showers made from Portuguese marble making getting up in the morning a welcome treat stylish bedrooms you’ll easily be able to make yourself comfortable in; which is in keeping with the entirety of the hotel Address: Praça das Amoreiras 34, 1250-020 Lisboa, Portugal The Lumiares is designed to feel like a home away from home the hotel’s design pays homage to Lisbon’s colors and light with collaborations from local artists and makers From the sleek reception to the calming spa treatment rooms each design detail has been cleverly thought-out and perfectly executed Rooms range from self-contained studios, with a fully-equipped kitchen, to Mezzanine rooms occupying two levels and penthouse suites with balconies showcasing panoramic views of the city Each one is designed to feel personal and comforting Address: R. do Diário de Notícias 142, 1200-146 Lisboa, Portugal the personal welcome from the reception staff as you enter the building the endless design books and magazines scattered around the hotel and the slightly-wonky staircases that retain their decade-old charm before retiring to your very own princess suite Address: R. Marquês de Subserra 10, 1070-012 Lisboa AlmaLusa (or ‘Portuguese soul’) is a boutique hotel set in the corner of Lisbon’s peaceful Municipal Square opposite City Hall and in the middle of Bairro Alto Most of the building dates from the 18th century when its ground floor housed the busy stables Rooms vary in shape—ours was tremendously long—and all the finishes are smart and at times a touch kooky: an oversized bed and canvas armchair along with a Moorish mirrored chest of drawers and natty bookcase wallpaper Best of all are the shuttered windows that look down over the square: be sure to ask for a plaza-facing room sit out in the square and feel the sunshine on your face whether at one of deli-restaurant Delfina’s alfresco tables or the pavilion cafe just in front that serves very reasonable ice creams and pitas (and to which the hotel Wi-Fi usefully extends) Address: Praça do Município n.º 21, 1100-365 Lisboa, Portugal Like an oasis hidden in the city (but not hidden from it) The Ivens is inspired by the journey of Ivens and Capelo 19th-century Portuguese explorers who traveled to Africa The 87 rooms allude to flora and fauna through notes of color in the wallpaper and carpets is already one of the places to be right now in Lisbon Address: R. Capelo 5, 1200-224 Lisboa, Portugal and restored mid-20th-century furniture keeps things agreeably mixed up at Hotel Valverde with sunshine by the pool and terrace rather than on the roof furnished with antiques and paintings to give a luxurious feel Sumptuous velvet chairs sit alongside roll-top baths for ultimate relaxation after a day’s exploration Address: Av. da Liberdade 164, 1250-146 Lisboa, Portugal Palácio Ramalhete, opposite the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is one of the city's many little converted palácios from an old kitchen converted into a bedroom to hand-painted Portuguese tiles While a pool isn’t a necessary addition to a city break and those who opt to stay in the pool suite will have their very own private balcony to enjoy some peace and quiet above the winding streets Address: R. das Janelas Verdes 92, 1200-692 Lisboa, Portugal Pestana Palace is lusciousness itself—once slightly out of the way it's now convenient for the buzzing LX Market and Village Underground and more that shouldn’t be missed during a trip to Lisbon home to arguably the most delicious pasteis de nata in Lisbon making this an ideal summer option when the temperatures are inching towards 95 degrees Rooms have either a city or garden view; both are wonderful Address: R. Jau 54, 1300-314 Lisboa, Portugal The Bairro Alto Hotel kickstarted the Lisbon boutique hotel scene and locals and tourists alike taking in the atmosphere of the city so you can soak up the atmosphere and still get a good night’s sleep but it has a kind of Lisbon feng shui that just makes it right Address: Praça Luís de Camões 2, 1200-243 Lisboa, Portugal Santiago de Alfama is located in the cobbled street where Christopher Columbus got married and the old district is full of charm and romance With wonderful views over the city towards the river with original preserved walls brought back to life The family-run boutique hotel has just five suites and 14 bedrooms each one lovingly curated in a palette of white and blue Address: R. de Santiago 12, 1100-494 Lisboa, Portugal once the red-light district and now filling up with hip bars and clubs this is ideally located for those who want to be amidst Lisbon’s buzzing atmosphere The 18th-century powder-blue building has five themed floors highlighting different aspects of the capital: guitars cover the walls on the fado floor books line the shelves on the floor named after the poet Fernando Pessoa a branch of the famous restaurant in nearby Cascais serves up a superb selection of sushi and sashimi temaki and nigiri; the house assortment of 30 bite-size dishes is culinary gold Address: LX Boutique Hotel, Rua do Alecrim, 12, Lisbon, Portugal but also conveniently near the wonderful Gulbenkian Museum with its sensational collection of art Lisbon's biggest five-star hotel punctures the city skyline and overlooks the beautiful 18th-century aqueduct Luxuriously spacious interiors combine marble and wood All 518 plush rooms and suites are decorated in a mix of rich browns and golds; smallish marble bathrooms are big on ESPA products Family rooms with two bedrooms and two bathrooms are also available where little guests are treated to mini bathrobes and slippers The hotel offers arguably the most efficient service in Lisbon too Address: Corinthia Hotel, Avenue Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, Lisbon, Portugal Pousada de Lisboa is an impressive conversion of a vast Pombaline pile on the Praça do Comércio The Baixa location couldn't be better—close to the main tourist attractions and right next to the River Tagus—and the rooms closest to the square have epic views With simple decor and a classic restaurant this is a reliable hotel that puts you right in the middle of everything Lisbon has to offer Address: Pousada de Lisboa, Praça do Comércio 31-34, 1100-148 Lisbon, Portugal Located between Principe Real and Bairro Alto with arguably one of the best views in the city (from Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara just across the road) it’s unlikely you’ll find a better location it’s the epitome of Lisbon sights; imposing and wonderfully bright yellow is where you’ll start to experience the mix of old meets new that the city does so well Originally the private residence of João Frederico Ludovice who arrived in Lisbon in the early 18th century as the architect to King João V the building was one of the few to survive the Great Earthquake that destroyed much of Lisbon in 1755 and became the blueprint for the rebuilding of the city afterwards It’s had many lives ever since; first as a hub with shops and private apartments Palacio Ludovice pays homage to its colorful past and stucco ceilings have all been restored each one wonderfully unique—you can expect sumptuously comfortable beds Its former life as a wine bar is also honored in the restaurant’s vast personally-selected menu that represents every wine region in Portugal (guests keen to know more about Portuguese wine are also invited to join free daily tasting sessions with the hotel’s knowledgeable sommelier) Even the Caudalie Boutique spa is inspired by their Vinothérapie and guests can treat themselves to the contouring crushed cabernet scrub or facials using grape-infused products that leave their skin glowing and fresh And while Lisbon’s restaurants nearby are well worth a visit we highly recommend dinner at Palacio Ludovice’s Federico restaurant; arguably one of the most beautiful places to eat in the city thanks to its light-filled indoor courtyard Address: R. de São Pedro de Alcântara 39, 1250-237 Lisboa This gallery was originally published on Condé Nast Traveller UK. It has been updated with new information since its original publish date. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Our membership benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career You can find all our latest consultation responses and latest policy news Showcasing the latest advances in technology from those working in research and manufacturing Our flagship members' magazine covering all aspects of the materials cycle Recognising the importance of ongoing learning training and qualifications for professional development See our Frequently Asked Questions and links on how to contact us if you need help Anglo American has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its nickel business to a subsidiary of MMG MMG Singapore Resources will purchase two ferronickel operations in Brazil – Barro Alto and Codemin – and two greenfield growth projects –Jacaré and Morro Sem Boné The company will pay US$350mln at completion of the deal with up to US$100mln in a price-linked earn-out and a contigent cash consideration of US$50mln linked to the final investment decision for the development projects says 'The sale of our nickel business after a highly competitive process marks a further important milestone towards simplifying our portfolio to create a more highly valued copper premium iron ore and crop nutrients business together with those signed in November 2024 to sell our steelmaking coal business is expected to generate a total of up to US$5.3bln of gross cash proceeds reflecting the high quality of our steelmaking coal and nickel businesses.' Anglo American says their nickel business is well positioned to serve both the stainless steel and battery value chains It includes the operating assets of Barro Alto mine and the Barro Alto and Codemin ferronickel processing plants which together produced 39,400t of nickel in 2024 Two high-quality greenfield growth development projects Jacaré with c.300Mt of mineral resources have a total potential mineralisation of 65Mt The company highlights that Barro Alto is the only nickel mine in the world certified by the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance having achieved the IRMA 75 level of assurance in 2024 The transaction is subject to a number of conditions and completion is expected by the third quarter of 2025 The latest mineral production statistics for 2019-23 show changes in mineral importance to the energy sector The VECTOR project invited 100 volunteers to understand the public’s raw materials knowledge at the Natural History Museum The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that consumers could be misled that Lavazza Eco Caps can be composted at home Research from the British Science Association explores approaches for equality A revised Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published Chemical analysis has been carried out of wastewater associated with mining lithium brine in Bolivian salt flats Design & Development by Pixl8 O endereço abaixo não existe na globo.com Anglo American hired financial advisers to sell two nickel mines in Brazil Sanches said the company has already mapped firms with potential interest in buying the mines which are located in the cities of Barro Alto and Niquelandia The two assets produce together about 38,000 tons of nickel per year Sanches did not name the financial advisors which had been hired or provide a specific timeline for the sales but said she was not expecting any deal to be announced this year “We are now talking to companies around the world there are trips already scheduled to strategic locations abroad to present the nickel project,” she said The country head added Anglo American could also sell some exploratory assets in other regions together with the two mines (By Marta Nogueira and Andre Romani; Editing by Leslie Adler and Aida Pelaez-Fernandez) bright-yellow Praça do Comércio and the Rossio train station tattoo parlours and hostels in addition to the ever-present historical landmarks either; the side streets are filled with apartments Those who can handle the busy weekends love the central location this maze leads to landmarks in other parts of the city including the Castelo de São Jorge and the beautiful lookout point at Portas do Sol for a location by the river Architectural Landmark for trendy stores and grand buildings Architectural Landmark There is also a popular boardwalk where joggers and dog walkers enjoy the beautiful Lisbon weather import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_2"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(window.canRunAmazon) { const amazonService = new AmazonBidService(); promises.push(amazonService.fetchBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Avenida da Liberdade for first-class shopping Architectural Landmark © Culture Trip Avenida da Liberdade Tours If you want to buy designer clothes, Avenida da Liberdade is where to go it runs between Rossio train station in the south and Parque Eduardo in the north Magnificent hotels and banks are found here as well as names such as Burberry and Armani as well as the Hard Rock restaurant Each side of the street has a comfortable walking path lined with grass trees and the occasional kiosk where friends meet for a drink Lucky shoppers may find antique or traditional keepsakes from their trip © Culture Trip The last terminal metro stop (before heading towards Alcântara and Belém) is in Cais do Sodré. From here, travellers can hop on a ferry and sail across the Tejo River to cities such as Almada on the other side. Like Bairro Alto, Cais do Sodré is a cool neighbourhood to enjoy beer and catch up with friends. The Time Out Market, or Mercado da Ribeira is one of the city’s main food courts that offers everything from traditional meals to trendy treats and bakeries It is also the home of the colourful Pink Street Nina is a Portuguese-American writer living in Lisbon She spends all of her time exploring and sharing the amazing things that Portugal has to offer ShareSaveLifestyleTravelThe New Star on Lisbon’s Luxury Scene: The Bairro Alto HotelByAnn Abel Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Ann Abel is a Lisbon-based writer covering luxury travel with a soulFollow AuthorNov 18 09:30am ESTShareSaveThis article is more than 5 years old.The redesigned lobby of the Bairro Alto Hotel Before Portugal became fashionable, Lisbon had only one five-star boutique accommodation, the Bairro Alto Hotel as Lisbon rocketed to the top of so many “where to go” lists During the years that it sat dark on a prime corner of Praça de Camões—one of Lisbon’s most important gathering places—the family-owned hotel annexed three adjacent 18th-century buildings meaning the hotel now spans an entire block with short staircases to connect buildings with different ceiling heights and elevators that go to the spa but not the restaurant Virtually nothing from the old hotel remains. Under the direction of Pritzker Prize–winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura (who has long made the hotel his home from home when visiting Lisbon) preserved historical elements such as the masonry and added even more 18th-century architectural elements For interior design aside from the restaurant on the fifth floor, the owners called on Atelier Bastir the firm that had designed the hotel in 2005 update it without destroying its character and to create new communal areas with a strong identity,” they note the [original] hotel was praised for its timeless and unpretentious yet sophisticated We introduced changes while trying to keep everything ‘the same.’” But one thing that has changed a lot is Lisbon’s hotel scene Lisbon today has its fair share of five-star boutique hotels This Bairro Alto Hotel still stands out—in a new way While colleagues have referred to the previous incarnation as “whimsical,” that is not a word that I would use today (Disclosure: I recently stayed as a guest of the hotel.) and an understated use of tiles and marble and it’s not overwhelmingly masculine either the first-floor lounge is a sophisticated place to take a coffee or a drink perhaps while conducting a bit of business the city’s digital nomads haven’t colonized it with their laptops The rooftop terrace is one of the hotel’s most appealing features—and one that was perpetually packed in the old version of the hotel Now it’s a refuge to guests only to enjoy the sunsets and postcard views over Lisbon But the biggest upgrade to the new Bairro Alto Hotel is on the culinary side The owners managed to lure Michelin-star chef Nuno Mendes back from London (at least part-time) to oversee the bars and restaurants but it’s also the drinks in the cocktail bars the sweets in the street-front pastry shop less sugar Red mullet with roasted red pepper at the Bairro Alto Hotel Restaurant Turbot with spinach sauce, along with sides of leaves and flowers, and sweet potato with heather ... More honey I’ve just described a very healthful meal. (I shared all this with a local foodie friend, who even had sweet potato sorbet for dessert.) This didn’t occur to me as we ordered and certainly not as we ate and sighed with delight. But later, over my breakfast of eggs with spinach, a hotel spokesperson confirmed that the lightness and healthfulness is part of Mendes’s plan. It’s a smart move. Along with the pure pleasure and deliciousness of his food, it assures that locals will keep coming back. , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English The sale process has attracted interest from various international bidders Anglo American is targeting the sale of its Brazil nickel mines This move is part of a restructuring following an unsolicited $49bn takeover bid from BHP Group The sale process has reportedly attracted interest from various international bidders, according to Anglo’s Brazil CEO, Ana Sanches, reported Bloomberg Negotiations are being conducted in London with Standard Chartered as the financial adviser and KPMG also involved “We already have a number of companies closer to the final stages of negotiation We’re expecting a conclusion in the next few months,” said Sanches The company has not disclosed plans for the assets if the sale does not proceed Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis A report by Berenberg equity research in November last year estimated the mines’ net asset value at $331m Analysts noted: “Getting a good price will be difficult Anglo American plans to focus on copper while retaining iron ore and fertiliser assets Anglo will continue investing in the Minas-Rio project in Brazil which produced 24.5 million tonnes (mt) of iron ore in 2024 This production accounts for over 90% of its current capacity Sanches expects the same production pace in 2025 highlighting the “promising future” of Minas-Rio within Anglo’s streamlined portfolio focusing on commodities linked to energy transition Rival Vale acquired 15% of Minas-Rio in December last year with an option to purchase another 15% if capacity expands Vale will receive its proportional share of production The new partners aim to double high-quality ore capacity Anglo has revealed plans to invest $2bn in Minas-Rio from 2024 to 2028 Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network The transaction includes Anglo American’s Barro Alto and Codemin ferronickel operations Anglo American (LSE:AAL,OTCQX:AAUKF) has agreed to sell its Brazil nickel operations to MMG Singapore Resources, a subsidiary of MMG (OTC Pink:MMLTF,HKEX:1208) for a cash consideration of up to US$500 million According to a Tuesday (February 18) press release the transaction includes Anglo American’s Barro Alto and Codemin ferronickel operations The purchase price comprises an upfront payment of US$350 million a potential price-linked earnout of up to US$100 million and a further US$50 million contingent on a final investment decision for the development projects The transaction remains subject to regulatory and competition approvals Anglo American Chief Executive Duncan Wanblad said the sale is a key milestone in furthering the company’s restructuring strategy which involves divesting certain assets to focus on copper is expected to generate a total of up to US$5.3 billion of gross cash proceeds reflecting the high quality of our steelmaking coal and nickel businesses,” Wanblad explained adding that the company sees MMG as a safe and responsible operator MMG Chief Executive Cao Liang described the acquisition as a strategic move to diversify the company’s asset base and expand its presence in Latin America highlighting MMG’s longstanding collaboration with Anglo American Anglo American’s nickel operations serve both the stainless steel and battery sectors and Barro Alto is the only nickel mine globally that is certified by the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance the company's assets produced 39,400 metric tons of nickel in 2024 Anglo American has been refocusing to concentrate on key commodities while divesting non-core assets As mentioned, in November 2024, it reached agreements to sell its steelmaking coal business Anglo American has also announced plans to divest its De Beers diamond unit, and is proceeding with the planned demerger of its platinum operations, which is expected to be completed by June 2025 Platinum remains key for the automotive industry and despite growing demand for electric vehicles the company believes supply constraints in South Africa could support future pricing Anglo American will retain a 19.9 percent stake in the demerged platinum unit The company has stated that it intends to gradually reduce its stake over time Don’t forget to follow us @INN_Resource for real-time news updates hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article Get the trends and expert predictions you need to stay ahead of the markets Learn About Exciting Investing Opportunities in the Base Metals Sector Investing News Network websites or approved third-party tools use cookies. Please refer to the cookie policy for collected data Writer Learn about our editorial policies. 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region. Analysis, reports, news and interviews about your industry in English, Spanish and Portuguese. What’s the backstory? First opened in 2005, before Lisbon became one of Europe’s hot spots, Bairro Alto was arguably one of the city’s first boutique hotels. It reopened in 2019 following a three-year renovation. The original team reunited for the re-boot, which included the Pritzker Prize winner, Eduardo Souto de Moura, who was a regular guest in its previous incarnation. What’s the crowd like? Weekending couples and some families from both sides of the Atlantic, although there are no especially child-friendly corners. Anything to say about the service? Many of the original staff, like the welcoming doorman, Rui Jose, were re-employed after reopening and are obviously delighted to be back. There’s also a useful guide to Lisbon with some genuinely off-radar suggestions. __What's the neighborhood scene like? __ Bairro Alto Hotel sits on the boundary of two of Lisbon’s most captivating districts, Chiado and Bairro Alto, with their steeply, sloping cobblestone streets and intriguing nooks and crannies, so you’ll never be stuck for something to see, a place to eat, or a boutique to browse. It’s a steep stroll down the hill to the banks of the River Tagus. __Anything you would change? __ Even with its on-trend Susanne Kaufmann spa, the wellness center, which also includes a gym, still feels like a bit of an afterthought. Is it worth it? The hotel's upgrade, along with its history, gives it plenty of personality, but it’s the location that will always keep this property current. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Lisbon’s Bairro Alto Hotel has reopened following an expansion and remodelling process Closing for its final stage of construction in late 2017 the new interior scheme has been overseen by Atelier Bastir whilst architectural renovations were carried out by Pritzker Prize-winning Souto de Moura The expansion sees the property nearly double in size whilst retaining its signature boutique style as well as the addition of a reimagined F&B offer Housed within four structures and forming part of a block of 18th century buildings on the border between the Chiado and Bairro Alto neighbourhoods the hotel’s architectural overhaul involved the addition of a floor to three of the buildings and the preservation of original elements including masonry light green and greyish green has also been maintained The property’s total area has doubled in size t0 9,000m² with additional new features including a terrace bringing the total amount of fixed beds to 170 have been modernised without sacrificing classical references classical paintings and contemporary lighting Atelier Bastir’s scheme incorporates vibrant tones and patterns throughout A programme of Portuguese art – featuring sculptures by Rui Chafes and photographs by Rui Calçada Bastos – references the original hotel’s form whilst an expansive tapestry with macramé base by Oficina 166 adorns a three-storey wall 5 F&B outlets overseen by Creative Director and chef Nuno Mendes include the aforementioned BAHR – a bohemian tribute to the surrounding neighbourhood designed by thestudio and serving up local fare with fine dining sensibilities – alongside the BAHR Terrace overlooking the Lisbon skyline; the Mezzanine bar – featuring a scheme characterised by luxury yacht-inspired curved wood; in-house patisserie Pastelaria; and cocktail bar 18.68 “The main aim was not to lose Bairro Alto Hotel’s identity and to present the same hotel 14 years later,” explains CEO Marta Tavares da Silva “Our main concern was to ensure that anyone who enters the hotel after its reopening would feel the Bairro Alto Hotel spirit www.bairroaltohotel.com Registered in England and Wales with Company Number 06637145 We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again More information about our Cookie Policy It looks like nothing was found at this location Anglo American Plc AAUKF entered into a deal to sell its nickel business to MMG Singapore Resources Pte. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of MMG Limited The consideration consists of $350 million in upfront cash at completion up to $100 million in price-linked earnouts and $50 million in contingent cash based on the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the development projects The nickel business includes two ferronickel operations in Brazil Read: DeBeers Slashes Production Guidance As Anglo American Considers Another Goodwill Impairment The upfront cash consideration is also subject to standard completion adjustments with completion expected by third quarter of 2025 The transaction is subject to several conditions including customary competition and regulatory clearances stated that the sale is a key step in streamlining the portfolio to focus on copper In November 2024, Anglo American agreed to sell its Australian steelmaking coal portfolio to Peabody Energy for up to $3.8 billion At that time, the company has set a target of $1 billion in cost savings by 2025 and expects an additional $800 million in recurring pre-tax benefits. The broader restructuring plan includes divesting from coal, platinum, nickel, and diamonds.  Notably, Anglo American's nickel business is well-positioned for both stainless steel and battery value chains, comprising the Barro Alto and Niquelândia mines and the Barro Alto and Codemin ferronickel plants, which produced 39,400 tonnes of nickel in 2024. The business also includes two promising greenfield projects: Jacaré (300Mt of resources) and Morro Sem Boné (65Mtpotential). OverviewThis content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors Benzinga does not provide investment advice free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about and trade ideas delivered to your inbox every weekday before and after the market closes In 1988 a large part of Lisbon’s historic center burned down A department store caught fire at night and the steep narrow streets provided the perfect draft to spread the flames to neighboring buildings the housing in the affected area had been mostly slums with houses that were quaint and colorful but also uncomfortable and badly adjusted to the demands of modern times.  Today the Chiado district is a lovely mix of old and new A place where you find shops for all budgets with some lovely cafés mixed in We start our tour at Chiado Square and Garret Street where locals and tourists enjoy coffee and breakfast at one of the bakeries and little restaurants that set up terraces along the mosaic-covered sidewalk we reach the part of town that was destroyed It’s hard to imagine that this stylish shopping area is a recent rebuild The famous Santa Justa elevator from 1902 connects to the restaurant on the rooftop of the nearest building and offers great views over the area For around $6 it’s a way to bridge the height between the lower Chiado neighborhood and the Barro Alto district that is up the steep hill From the Santa Justa walkway you can peek over the wall of the archeological museum in the old Carmo Convent The convent became uninhabitable in an earthquake in 1755 Some of the outer walls stayed up and were partially restored throughout later centuries leaving an interesting historic landmark in an otherwise densely populated city center.  If you’re not a fan of waiting in line and the popular viewing platform isn’t suitable for more than 27; creating long waiting periods during the day Getting there as it opens at 7 AM or visiting in the hours before closing at 10 PM may help walk or ride uphill to the exit point of the walkway and enjoy the same vistas for free.  Since Barro Alto is famous for its pubs and clubs a ride up at sunset might be the start of a wonderful night on the town.  Comments, questions or suggestions are more than welcome. You can contact Mickey Welsh at mewelsh@gannett.com. You can follow "Wish I Was There" on Facebook for a daily dose of Europe at https://www.facebook.com/travelmickey1 from chic and clean-lined hotel bars to bright little places in revived bairros made for big nights out with friends or a chilled glass of vinho verde as the sun sets Look no further for inspiration: here's our pick of the 18 best rooftop bars in Lisbon squishy sofas and reclining chairs to take in views over the old town and castle making this a chilled-out option designed for late afternoon sipping The cocktail menu is one of the best around – albeit slightly pricier than average – with a focus on local spirits including white port Address: The V Rooftop Bar, R. Rodrigo da Fonseca 2, 1250-191 LisboaWebsite: thevintagelisbon.com Memmo Principe Real is the ultimate chic Lisbon rooftop The Café Principe Real has floor to ceiling glass windows and an open terrace overlooking the city that wouldn’t seem out of place in a cool LA district Food is some of the best you’ll find from a rooftop location; expect beef carpaccio with truffle and pistachio Be sure to request a table outside to get the very best view and make a booking in advance as it tends to be busy Address: Memmo Principe Real, R. Dom Pedro V, 56 J, 1250-094 LisboaWebsite: memmohotels.com that's because it is quite hard to find Six floors up on the top of an unassuming shopping centre in multicultural Martim Moniz But persevere and you'll be rewarded with cocktails and mouth-watering petiscos (tapas) with the São Jorge Castle standing proudly insight where DJs gently lure you into the night and the party is one that's too good to miss Address: Topo, 6th floor, Centro Comercial Martim Moniz, Praça Martim Moniz, Lisbon, PortugalWebsite: facebook.com/topolisboa this is an urban twist on the rooftop classic Head here for casual cool with a slice of hipster sangria and burgers from a terrace decked out with vibrant foliage with 180-degree views including the Santa Catarina church to the visual punch of the majestic 25 de Abril suspension bridge stretching across the Tagus Perfect for lazing away an afternoon before DJs pick up the tempo with beats that'll keep you going till the small hours Address: Park, Calçada do Combro 58, Lisbon, PortugalWebsite: facebook.com/parklisboaofficial with an undisturbed view across Lisbon’s uneven streets Glass panelling allows for a more open lookout while seating is chic and simple – simple furniture and comfy cushions mean you can easily spend hours eating your way through the Mediterranean-inspired menu and sipping orange-infused negronis Address: Lumi, R. de São Pedro de Alcântara 35, 1250-237 LisboaWebsite: thelumiares.com to make it to the terrace – reportedly one of the seven best in the world – you need to go up one more skinny spiral staircase idyllic sundowner vistas all greet you on arrival Be sure to go in the early afternoon to secure a table outside with the best unobstructed views: there aren’t so many and they're likely to go early Then sit back with a white port and tonic and marvel as the sun slowly sinks over the rooftops the sparkling water and the striking 25th April Bridge beyond enjoy the fact you are contributing to Chapitô a non-profit organisation that promotes the development of young people through the performing arts Address: Chapitô à Mesa – Panorâmico, Costa do Castelo 1, 1149-079, LisbonWebsite: heritagemadridhotel.com then pick a cocktail and enjoy the afternoon sun from this summertime hotspot Set on the ninth floor of the 1930s five-star Hotel Tivoli on the glamorous Avenida da Liberdade this terrace bar is only open from April to September making it a don't-miss during the warmer months If the breathtaking views over downtown and towards the river weren't enough of a draw (they will be) live music and regular themed parties provide extra enticement to aim for the Sky Address: Seen Sky Bar at Tivoli Lisboa, 185 Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon, PortugalWebsite: tivolihotels.com and the hostel’s rooftop feels wonderfully bohemian with colourful cushions and a small bar offering a limited menu at an affordable price The view is mostly of the bridge and the river as opposed to most city-centre bars which pride themselves on their placement overlooking the streets of Lisbon and you may have to queue to enter – particularly on a sunny day when locals flock to enjoy the sunshine Address: LX Hostel rooftop, Rua Rodrigues de Faria, 103, 1300-501 LisbonWebsite: lxhostel.pt but its smart little terrace on the 10th floor has proved an instant hit with those looking for something chic and civilised in central Lisbon The covered terrace opens up into an elegant with bold blue and white decor echoing the vista's restorative hues above and beyond A great place to delve deep into conversation as you look out over the rooftops towards the river Address: Limão at H10 Duque de Loulé, Av. Duque de Loulé 81, Lisbon, PortugalWebsite: hotelh10duquedeloule.com minimalist rooftop bars: a hilltop terrace above the hip Príncipe Real district decked out with bright pink umbrellas and colourful furniture creating an invigorating rainbow blast against the cool blue sky Large overhanging trees bring welcome shade in the courtyard styling out the space into a tranquil retreat that's alluring any time of day Stop by for Indian-inspired dining and decor with an exceptional view over downtown Address: Lost in Esplanada Bar, Rua D.Pedro V 56, Príncipe Real, Lisbon, PortugalWebsite: facebook.com/lostin.esplanada Through a small tunnel and down a cobbled backstreet retain faith in your Citymapper and you’ll find it at the end of the road Do persist – if only for the only red pool you may ever see in your lifetime and certainly for the exclusive views over the terracotta roofs of the city and out to sea During the day fellow rooftoppers are likely to be couples staying at the hotel who’ve briefly escaped their busy schedules elsewhere and just want to quietly sit and read and eat and drink all afternoon long Tip: there are sun loungers on the level below Address: Memmo Alfama, 27 Travessa Das Mercieeras, Alfama, LisbonWebsite: memmohotels.com/alfama bar and club on top of a listed building in the fashionable shopping district of Chiado Dress appropriately and make a reservation or you could risk not making it past the bouncer; but once in you'll see what all the fuss is about – from the fresh and deliciously prepared Japanese cuisine to the minimalist design in moody opulent hues to the 270-degree views over the city Address: Silk Club, Rua da Misericórdia 14, Lisbon, PortugalWebsite: silk-club.com close to the shopping mecca of Avenida da Liberdade has one thing that makes its rooftop stand out: a Jacuzzi It's a cosy wooden-decked space that is ideal for sun-worshipping during the day and for unwinding after a day's exploration Bear in mind it doesn't stay open that late (till 10pm in summer and 6pm in winter) so factor it into your plans for those times when only a soak in some bubbles (cocktail in hand) will do Address: Deck 7 Bar & Rooftop Lounge at Porto Bay Liberdade, Rua Rosa Araújo 8, Lisbon, PortugalWebsite: portobay.com Address: Bairro Alto Hotel, Praça Luís de Camões 2, Lisbon, PortugalWebsite: bairroaltohotel.com irreverent playfulness to Lisbon in the form of this rooftop terrace where colours clash on cushions and upholstery and there's a constant buzz of excitement in the air Portuguese finger food and seemingly constant DJ sets it's an ideal spot to get the party started The cocktail list is long and relatively affordable there's a brunch that kicks off the weekend nicely Bring your sense of fun and some sunglasses (you'll need them) and you'll easily be able to while away the hours here Address: Rnet 10236, R. do Vale de Pereiro 19, 1250-270 LisboaWebsite: mamashelter.com/lisboa and five minutes from Cais do Sodre train station it's no wonder Javá's popularity never seems to wane Located on the top floor of the relatively innocuous 8Building attracts a crowd that's only too willing to drop some serious Euros drinking cocktails as the sun sets The location and upmarket vibe mean this is certainly one of the pricier rooftop options in the city but that doesn't stop Lisbon's elite from flocking here on a sunny weekend afternoon If you're happy to fight your way to the bar you'll be rewarded with a stunning sunset over the bridge Address: Praça Dom Luís I 30, 1200-275 LisboaWebsite: @java_lisboa so big is the tallest building in the country And while it is a short taxi or Metro ride from the centre of Lisbon there's no denying the wonder of this newly-opened bar (which is not open-top meaning it's very easy to make a whole evening out of a trip here you might just find that this space is worth splashing out on Address: R. Cais das Naus 2 21.01, 1990-173 LisboaWebsite: vascodagamatower.com which wows guests with an unobstructed view of the river and Vasco da Gama bridge The vibe here is less party and more luxury; expect sushi plates unique cocktail menus and plenty of comfortable seating to help you relax as you enjoy the sunset there's often a DJ playing mellow tunes and you can expect to see guests celebrating birthdays and special occasions as they dine here Address: Av. Dom João II, 1990-083 LisboaWebsite: skybarrooftop.com © Deep Pixel / Alamy Stock Photo | © Deep Pixel / Alamy Stock Photo is a place with no pretentious bells and whistles instead featuring a minimalist interior and menu that’s short and straight to the point Chef André Lança Cordeiro’s recipes are influenced by French cuisine and made with fresh Portuguese ingredients: highlights include foie gras with local cherries from the Fundão region The wine list offers great options (like the António Madeira Centenária) to pair with dinner Contemporary After running restaurants in London chef Shay Ola opened this small venue (no more than 20 seats) in bustling Bairro Alto cooking with fire – roasting crab legs in miso butter and goat (for delicious tacos) over hot coals and the options are limited – but what they do Affordable cocktails and great music complete the experience Zé Verunca features cuisine from Portugal’s Alentejo region | Courtesy of Zé Verunca | Courtesy of Zé Verunca Zé Verunca moved from Avenida da Liberdade to Bairro Alto and immediately attracted a loyal clientele. “This is a great place to eat authentic Alentejo food,” Pais says describing hearty dishes like dogfish soup The owners often go to Portugal’s Alentejo region to source their ingredients incorporating the area’s cooking traditions with flower-patterned tables and walls covered with newspaper reviews of the restaurant O Fidalgo serves comforting traditional Portuguese dishes | Courtesy of Fidalgo | Courtesy of Fidalgo “The codfish à brás is great at O Fidalgo,” gushes Tiago Pais referring to the iconic Portuguese dish made with salted cod Other traditional dishes are made here such as duck rice and pork kidneys with sautéed potatoes Fidalgo has been a popular family restaurant in the neighbourhood serving locals in search of flavours that taste like home 100 Maneiras is helmed by one of the most beloved chefs in Portugal Ljubomir Stanisic | © Fabrice Demoulin / 100 Maneiras | © Fabrice Demoulin / 100 Maneiras Restaurant, Israeli, $ During their honeymoon in Lisbon Israeli couple Elad Bodenstein and Itamar Eliyahuo fell in love with the city and decided to open a restaurant specialising in recipes from their home country Their homely venue in Bairro Alto can be found in close to Luís de Camões Square Tantura serves more modern takes on Israeli cuisine apart from the classic falafel with tahini sauce made in-house There are stuffed pitas (with schnitzel or meatballs) as well as hamshuka (hummus and shakshuka) and chraime (gilt-head bream in tomato and paprika sauce) Restaurant, Italian, Portuguese A fantastic representation of Italian cuisine in Lisbon, Casanostra has been operating in Bairro Alto for more than 30 years, serving a huge range of pasta and dishes such as gnocchi, osso buco alla milanese and other icons from the true cucina Italiana Among the house specialties are rotolo with ricotta and spinach and tagliolini al mascarpone The decor is modern and elegant – the light bulbs in the ceiling are particularly charming – served up with a side of warm hospitality © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd. 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Barrio Alto is the undisputed heart of Lisbon’s nightlife scene | © AAD Worldwide Travel Images / Alamy Stock Photo That’s when the singing happens and crowds show up – be sure to get there early Le Baron would be easy to miss if it weren’t for the line at the door red velvet and a touch of French decadence where a sophisticated crowd goes to dance to funk Bar shots are named after legendary rappers and local stars so you get to choose between a ‘Tupac’ or a homegrown ‘Sam the Kid’ Courtesy of 49 da ZDB When you think of live music in Bairro Alto The bar is attached to art space Galeria Zé dos Bois which has graffitied walls and local art on display Emerging local bands strive to play at this esteemed music venue and international indie artists often make a pitstop here on the Portuguese leg of their tours but you can drop by anytime to check out DJ sets and let yourself go on the dance floor there’s also a rooftop bar just one floor up order a plate of hummus – you won’t be disappointed Páginas Tantas (which translates to ‘so many pages’) is Bairro Alto’s best known jazz bar which you can listen to for just the price of your drink The walls are decorated with pictures of famous jazz musicians and there are small tables spread out across the room with dim lighting and colorful decor giving it a smooth and relaxed atmosphere that complements the tunes Loucos e Sonhadores is a deceptively large cocktail lounge you’ll be surprised to find a saloon and two more rooms to choose from all of them decorated with recycled kitsch furniture calling to a mixed crowd looking to loosen up in good company but for something more filling have a look at the toasted sandwich menu – they’re big and tasty © Lx.wanderer Feel like banging your head to rock classics from the likes of Pearl Jam Standing proudly as the definitive best rock bar in the neighbourhood sold in wide varieties at affordable prices but people make do with the available space they find inside and It looks like nothing was found at this location. 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Pedro GuimaraesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveWith its wandering streets intricate tile work and unforgettable colors Lisbon by day is one of Europe’s most charming cities the city takes on an entirely new mood—one of mystery and romance and no tradition better encapsulates the passions running through these city streets better than fado a music genre so integral to the Portuguese experience that UNESCO recognizes it as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and it's often one of travelers’ most treasured memories of Lisbon Whether you’re in the mood for a full-on fado restaurant (where you get a traditional meal served alongside a three-hour-or-longer fado performance) or you’re just in the mood for a glass of albariño at the local watering hole where you can hear up-and-coming fadistas give an impromptu performance here are some of Lisbon’s most treasured fado hot spots with the original tiles and murals still on the walls The musical lineup toes the line between emerging fadistas and established stars and the intimate setup offers an otherworldly ambience; performers will walk between tables during their sets This is an intimate bar setting in Bairro Alto where you're likely to be rubbing elbows—and backs Come here on Mondays and Wednesdays for Fado Vadio nights this candlelit space in the heart of Alfama has enchanted locals and tourists alike Located just steps from the iconic Lisbon Cathedral Clube de Fado boasts Moorish influences on every inch from its arched ceilings to its thick stone walls The roster is a revolving door of the city’s best singers house guitarist Mario Pacheco is a living icon of the genre as does the food—don’t leave without trying the signature bacalhau Café Luso pretty much has history oozing from every inch There's a beautiful patina on every wall magical atmosphere and setting the stage for the fabulous music to come located in a Renaissance-era mansion in Alfama that nearly fell to dust in the great Lisbon earthquake of 1755 But thanks to the enduring tradition of fado this house continues to be an elegant and refined expression of Portuguese culture The best of the best perform regularly here including some of the art's most glamorous singers (Fábia Rebordão Silvana Peres) as well as charming young guitarists (Bruno Chaveiro a hole-in-the-wall fado restaurant in Alfama and owners Ana Marina and Duarte Santos bring out your food they'll transform from servers into performers—it's really a two-person show here but very few places still have such a homey and the owners' hospitality really transforms the experience Tasca Do Jaime is a local favorite set far from the tourist circuit The singers have been known to improvise and perform spontaneously—not necessarily the most refined expression of fado so either book in advance or show up early; after all this a salt-of-the-earth experience matched by few other Fado clubs in town with regular appearances from fado legends like Aldina Duarte and Joana Amendoeira the club is a bit pricier than other fado joints so expect to spend a little more time (and money) here Adega Machado has hosted the art form's greatest singers over the decades including the likes of the great diva Amália Rodrigues The intimate space is filled with antique furniture and traditional tile work and you'll be hard pressed to find a more charming fado joint in town residents include other heroes of the genre including Marco Rodrigues One thing's for sure: You won't see a bad show here and fantastic restaurants are never hard to find Before heading out for a night of drinking in eclectic Bairro Alto or trendy Principe Real try one of these neighborhood seafood restaurants for dinner some of these venues offer the best traditional seafood dishes from the region while others are the city’s “go-to” spots for international flavors but the doors open at 6pm and close at 1am A few recommendations include the regular seafood platter (serving 2-3) for less than €30 or the seafood rice for €12.50 adding a bit of local tradition to the ambiance import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; 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} if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Páginas Tantas Nightclub One of the larger venues in the Bairro Alto is the area’s main jazz bar Páginas Tantas hosts live music sessions most evenings accompanied by an equally exciting selection of cocktails and snacks The eye-catching decor and soothing jazz makes this one of the coolest places to go on a night out in Lisbon This alluring bar is a cosy space draped in soccer scarves serving good wines and a range of petiscos (snacks). The bar really comes into its own for twice-weekly live fado sessions Forget the big venue fado clubs nearby – this is the best place to get up close and personal to singers of the traditional Portuguese music © Roberto Nencini / Alamy Stock Photo A former 19th-century coffee merchants, this place is certainly unique a billiards table and an endlessly long list of drinks it’s the sort of bar where you end up staying for longer than you planned And that’s before you get lost in the mirrored cabinets filled with an assembly of collectibles The museum-like displays include ceramic heads [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Alface Hall Bar Sophisticated CINCO Lounge is credited with kickstarting the popularity of cocktails in Lisbon Its British owner has certainly ensured that it remains the cocktail king with regular new additions on the menu to sample Each is made with aplomb by its fleet of bartenders and mixologists Expect some unusual ingredients – think Earl Grey tea with Cointreau and others mixed with beetroot and bell peppers You’re never sure quite what to expect at this amazing arts cooperative home to various innovative spaces inside an old palace and Lisbon’s bohemian neighborhood Bairro Alto boasts some excellent venues with many appetizer-like dishes just don’t get confused while ordering – Portuguese-style tapas called “petiscos” are usually what you’ll find although some spots do provide Spanish-style tapas Here is a list of great tapa and petisco bars to check out while exploring Lisbon’s eclectic Bairro Alto © Adriculas / Wikimedia Commons Speaking of Portuguese-style petiscos, Petiscos no Bairro is a great place to begin tasting some of Portugal’s more traditional flavors. Many of the items on the menu (which is mounted on the building just outside the door) center around fish and seafood the restaurant is also very traditional and perfect for everyone from couples to groups Tapas Bar 52 on the Bairro Alto/Principe Real line offers a mix of Spanish tapas with a Portuguese flair like Gaspacho Andaluz and Batatas Alioli/Bravas (note the Portuguese spelling) Although this tapas bar is a bit pricier than its neighbors the bright and colorful ambiance in addition to delicious recipes keep the visitors flowing and it’s a fun place to stop for a bite while hopping from one venue to the next Courtesy of Grapes and Bites / Hotels.com One of Bairro Alto’s top spots for petiscos and wine is Grapes & Bites, a wine and tapas bar where you can also listen to live music in the evenings [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); BA Wine Bar do Bairro Alto Bar © Engin_Akyurt / Pixabay Who else loves cheese and meat platters alongside a delicious glass of wine? If your answer is “Me!”, then another excellent bar is the BA Wine Bar do Bairro Alto, a favorite among locals and tourists since it opened in 2012 Here you’ll find 200 different bottles of Portuguese wine and the staff are trained to answer questions about the different varietals as well as help customers pair wines with snacks If you want to try Alto do Bairro, it’s best to get there early, since space fills up fast. Reasonably priced, it’s another venue that attracts a crowd and the menu offers a mix of traditional bites as well as international flavors like chicken skewers and vegan wraps with peanut sauce COPS are reportedly hunting an English tourist after a man was stabbed to death in the street in Portugal being attacked and left for dead in Bairro Alto It’s understood Daniel was killed as he tried to defend a friend while a gang were trying to rob a group of British tourists Chilling footage shows the 19-year-old being stabbed in the neck with a bottle He's seen stumbling against a wall before collapsing in the street Daniel was left bleeding on the pavement as the suspects fled Police have reportedly told the family that Daniel was attacked by an "English tourist". A close family member claimed police are currently hunting a Brit for his murder. Describing what happened, he told local press: "An Englishman throws a glass bottle at his friend, who breaks it.  who stood in front of his friend to defend him "The group of Englishmen flee and are chased by Daniel's friends "He was left behind to faint with a friend The family member insisted Daniel was not part of any gang "Daniel was not part of any gang," he said grew up and still lived in Odivelas." A team from the Lisbon Volunteer Firefighters were passing by the scene and desperately tried to help the young man, Correio da Manhã reports Commander Débora Alves said their vehicle was then attacked shortly after the stabbing "I don't connect one thing to the other a man was arrested for having stoned the window of one of our cars," she said "The vehicle was inoperable after the attack." Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Bairro Alto is great for late and lazy brunches as it has many open terraces from which stunning views of Lisbon’s skyline await customers © Andrea Mann/Flickr Located right between Chiado and Bairro Alto, this wonderful flower shop run by Carlos Filipe is a perfect place for buying special bouquets arranged in a contemporary style. Its interior is colorful, with yellow and green details, and there is a cafe located on site serving light meals. At Flower Power Café you can order delicious freshly baked bagels and salads Carlos Filipe gains inspiration from nature and art and combines those two areas to experiment with flower arrangements and produce contemporary bouquet compositions A quick brunch will become a real pleasure for all lovers of aesthetics courtesy of Tagide Restaurant For the past 30 years Tagide has remained one of the most prestigious restaurants in Lisbon Tagide is housed in the ancient monastery of St Francis in the heart of the city and offers amazing views from its cozy veranda Tagide ensures the best quality of ingredients to delight their guests with the most delicious dishes An excellent selection of local wines is also available here [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Restaurante Flores do Bairro Alto Bar Flores do Bairro Alto Restaurant, located on the ground floor of the Bairro Alto Hotel has large windows opening on the Luís de Camões Square and the Rua das Flores in the centre of Lisbon The menu presents a wide range of dishes of authentic Portuguese cuisine The ingredients for the Portuguese recipes differ but one key ingredient is always the same: carolino rice The interior decoration is stylish with traditional influence of the historical Bairro Alto neighborhood with leather chairs and flower arrangements scattered around the hall Bright colors and warm lighting set a cozy and welcoming mood and the excellent service will definitely brighten your day The Decadente is a popular Bairro Alto district establishment located inside a youth hostel The Decadente has become a trendy place for meeting as travelers and locals frequent this vibrant multicultural venue for a drink with friends or colleagues guests are welcome even if they are not clients of the hostel The kitchen frequently utilizes different seasonal ingredients The interior creates an amiable atmosphere It is a good place to taste octopus in paprika and to have refreshing drinks [slot])); 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import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_3"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Café Lisboa finding a place for a drink is simply a matter of closing your eyes and pointing; the bars are everywhere and the night calls for something stronger Lisbon’s old bohemian center is now also a fantastic location for inexpensive So super close to Bairro Alto that it may as well be in Bairro Alto a unique experience for cocktail mixing and socializing and in a quieter neighborhood than may be expected away from Lisbon’s busiest nightlife centers You may spend the night exclaiming “I wasn’t here” but only because it’s one of their signature drinks CINCO Lounge is the place to go with friends and you can hear each other talk (and hear yourself think Are you curious about mixing cocktails in addition to drinking them CINCO Lounge also offers multilingual mixing courses © Paulo Amorim / VWPics / Alamy Stock Photo How would you like a side of eclectic personality with your gin The décor at Maria Caxuxa is a bit vintage and the drink prices are on the low-average side (caipirinhas cost around €5) the bar’s ambiance comes complete with a wood-fired stove and though it has since been completely transformed into a cocktail bar some snacks (like toasted sandwiches) are still offered on the menu At Maria Caxuxa you can hear music from a DJ and on some nights enjoy a bit of stand-up comedy © Pixabay One of the top reasons for visiting Portugal are the beaches but even when you’re in the capital it’s easy to get a little sun and fun incorporated into your day Though Bali Bar doesn’t have an iconic rooftop like many other venues in Lisbon this cocktail bar does have a sunny atmosphere the design is inspired by its Indonesian namesake Try a caipirinha or mojito for a summery twist The Bali Bar is also one of the few venues in Bairro Alto that has live music Known in English as “the Corner Bar” this watering hole is a true favorite with the locals with turquoise and motif walls and framed artwork This is a good place to go for cheap drinks and when you want to begin your night early since it opens at 7 PM (and closes at 2 AM) And although Bairro Alto is known for cramped spaces (and standing with your drink outside) the Clube da Esquina usually has seating available inside if you head over early enough Would you like to visit a location that has withstood the test of time and continues to be a favorite? Majong is one of the oldest bars in the neighborhood and among the first to draw creative minds together in Bairro Alto While it’s common for bars in this area to stray a little far from contemporary decor the cabbage-shaped hanging lights are unlike any others you’ll see and help this venue stand out from the crowd The bar serves wine and beer but the cocktails are one of the top reasons to visit they span a wide range of Portuguese treats and a menu dedicated to Portuguese and exotic tapas accompany the cocktails at Alto do Bairro Alto do Bairro offers a mix of Portuguese and Cape Verde recipes (like rice pudding made with coconut milk) the venue has a long list of cocktails from €4.50 for caipirinhas to €7 for different types of gin keeping it around average priced for the Bairro Alto area News Features It was all smiles for Rene Navarro Gonzalez and his teammates in September 2012 in Montreal as he gripped the trophy handed to him by new chief executive Robert Card in SNC-Lavalin’s hometown They were celebrating mission accomplished for mining client Anglo American’s $2.1-billion Barro Alto nickel plant in Brazil where Navarro Gonzalez spent four years as project manager SNC-Lavalin deemed it the year’s best-managed large project boasting 13.2 million person-hours of work without a recordable health and safety incident The ceremony was a respite from controversy for one of Canada’s biggest multinational corporations had also recently become one of its most notorious The company counts British Columbia as an important market because of its involvement here in everything from rapid transit and highways to hydro plants to ferry terminals to drinking-water systems to garbage dumps founded in Quebec in 1911 and today with 45,000 employees and offices in 50 countries faces an uncertain future in the face of cascading headlines alleging international bribery and corruption SNC-Lavalin won the contract for Barro Alto in summer 2007 with Brazilian partner Minerconsult which it bought outright before the end of the year Anglo American had sent SNC-Lavalin a list of complaints about ineffectual management and inadequate procurement; it even withheld some payments to SNC-Lavalin SNC-Lavalin’s Toronto-based mining and metallurgy division hired Navarro Gonzalez away from an aluminum project in Iceland Navarro Gonzalez—a 63-year-old from Bolivia now living in Port Moody—and his team got the project back on track affidavit supporting a wrongful-dismissal lawsuit he complained about a lack of support from superiors in disputing local contractor Camargo Correa’s pursuit of US$100 million in compensation for alleged Barro Alto cost overruns “I wonder what would have happened if I did not manage the Camargo Correa claim properly and ethically?” Navarro Gonzalez stated “How much money would SNC-Lavalin have been liable for?” Navarro Gonzalez helped Anglo American study the feasibility of another Brazilian project He then waited for another SNC-Lavalin assignment but he was laid off on October 21 “I feel that it was a bad dream and that’s it; life must continue,” Navarro Gonzalez said in an interview at a Coquitlam restaurant “Other companies”, though, were not raided by RCMP detectives in April 2012 and suspected of paying $160 million worth of bribes to Saadi Gadhafi, a son of deposed Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Other companies were not banned in April 2013 from bidding on World Bank development projects for a decade for alleged bribery in Bangladesh and Cambodia And other companies in Canada haven’t had such an eventful autumn in 2014 as has SNC-Lavalin reached a plea bargain with Swiss authorities and former investor-relations head Stephane Roy are facing corruption and fraud charges in Quebec where police claim they paid $22.5 million in kickbacks to former McGill University Health Centre CEO Arthur Porter for the contract to build a $1.3-billion hospital in Montreal the former Watergate investigator who advised German giant Siemens during its bribery crisis SNC-Lavalin took out full-page newspaper ads to claim it was turning over a new leaf It also went to social media in an image-making effort Card publicly warned that 5,000 Canadian jobs are at risk if the company is charged with corruption—a not so subtle message to governments across Canada that rely on the $8-billion-a-year giant You are going to do some dismemberment and cease to exist entirely or you are going to be owned by somebody else,” Card told the Globe and Mail Card blamed a mining downturn and slowdowns in Brazil and China for 4,000 layoffs (including 1,000 in Canada) to come within 18 months Public Works and Government Services Canada named Brookfield Johnson Controls Canada to succeed SNC-Lavalin with a $9.6-billion eight-year contract to operate and maintain 3,800 federal buildings including Library Square and Sinclair Centre in Vancouver During Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s state visit to Beijing SNC-Lavalin’s Candu Energy announced a preliminary agreement to build nuclear-power plants at $5.5 billion to $7 billion each with a Chinese partner SNC stands for the surnames of the company’s Quebec founder The firm rescued the Jean-Paul Lalonde and Romeo Valois–founded Lavalin engineering firm and merged with it in 1991 That was five years after Lavalin spent $50 million to privatize Urban Transit Development Corporation the Ontario government company behind SkyTrain Acquisitions of Kilborn Engineering in 1996 and B.C Hydro’s interest in a Pakistan diesel power plant in 1997 heightened SNC-Lavalin’s western Canadian profile (Kilborn had estimated that Calgary junior mining company Bre-X found 2,200 tonnes of gold in Borneo but the results were later deemed fraudulent.) Under NDP premier Glen Clark Hydro’s shares in the Raiwind project for $2.4 million after a share-sale scandal cost the utility’s top two officials their jobs Clark predecessor Mike Harcourt’s administration had offered SNC-Lavalin an option in 1995 for 25 percent of SkyTrain project management and engineering development-board chair (who spent 1992 to 1994 as chair of B.C the Clark government chose a Denhoff protége Cabinet opted for the costlier SkyTrain technology in 1998 over light rail for the $1.2-billion Millennium Line Consultant Alan Greer’s 1999 Review of Rapid Transit Project Claims was critical of an SNC-Lavalin study that influenced the decision “Lavalin has a direct interest in the technology choice as a strategic ally to Bombardier and the preferred engineering firm for SkyTrain systems,” Greer wrote could best be viewed as a bid of a proponent competitively crafted to minimize the apparent costs of the project.” Transportation minister only concerned with B.C Stewart was dispatched with a $402,000 golden parachute after Gordon Campbell and the B.C but she later found a vice-president job with Bombardier SNC-Lavalin’s Industry Canada profile boasts that its Vancouver-based transportation division had a hand in every SkyTrain phase SNC-Lavalin is the key partner in InTransitBC which built and operates the $2-billion Canada Line It now leads the EGRT Construction consortium building the $1.43-billion Evergreen Line Mary Polak was the transportation minister when SNC-Lavalin was chosen and downplayed the company’s problems after a March 2013 news conference “We have had very good working relationships with SNC on other projects haven’t had any of those problems here in British Columbia,” Polak said They have distinct and separate entities within the larger SNC-Lavalin Polak boasted that “fairness monitor” Jane Shackell observed Evergreen tendering which also included EL Partners and Kiewit/Flatiron SNC-Lavalin’s international troubles were beyond her scope SNC-Lavalin work for TransLink in the past four years has also included Expo Line propulsion-power-system upgrades ($2.92 million) operations-and-maintenance-centre expansion ($1.85 million) and $8.5 million of contracts to support the Compass card and fare-gates installation Ferries’ Terminal Asset Management and the builder/operator of Kelowna’s William R (Update [December 12]: In a November 28-posted tender document seeking a conceptual designer and cost estimator for the Broadway subway TransLink revealed that SNC-Lavalin has already provided design and engineering services to develop the plan since 2009 SNC-Lavalin also worked on design refinement for the Great Northern Way Station in support of Vancouver city hall’s Great Northern Way Campus Structure Plan.) Hydro paid SNC-Lavalin $50.8 million last year the prime contractor for Columbia Power’s $900-million Waneta Expansion Project near Trail is also in charge of the $1.1-billion John Hart Generating Station replacement project near Campbell River Hydro boasts that Hart is its biggest project since the 1980s SNC-Lavalin’s Pacific Liaicon division has a $21.1-million engineering and construction contract on Metro Vancouver’s Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant project Multinational firm Bilfinger Berger quit the tunnelling job over safety concerns in 2008 and the project ballooned by $200 million From Mount Polley Mine to Vancouver city hall SNC-Lavalin held contracts worth almost $9.5 million with B.C.’s Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Transportation and Infrastructure ministries to remediate various mines and contaminated rural sites and to plan Highway 97 expansion After August’s Mount Polley Mine tailings-pond disaster Imperial Metals hired SNC-Lavalin’s Environment & Water division to aid in the cleanup near Likely Vancouver city hall paid SNC-Lavalin $2.05 million from 2010 to 2013 including $586,000 for landfill engineering services and $252,000 as property manager for city cultural space in the CBC building SNC-Lavalin also held six engineering contracts ranging from $138,000 for the Olympic Village to $285,000 for Firehall No SNC-Lavalin’s favourable November 2013 environmental-impact assessment of the planned Surrey Fraser Docks coal terminal was panned by Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health officials as well as the Mayor of Burnaby advocated light rail over SkyTrain when he was B.C “SNC-Lavalin has done more to bring Canadian engineering into disrepute than any company has ever had the misfortune to do in the history of Canada,” Mayor Derek Corrigan said at a January 13 “This is one of the few Canadian companies who could attain the high goal of being banned for 10 years by the World Bank for corruption This is a company that is up to its earlobes in corruption in Montreal.” Surrey’s Brent and Rebecca Gray are among unhappy shareholders in an Ontario-filed class-action lawsuit seeking $1 billion from SNC-Lavalin They sued in 2012 after SNC-Lavalin share prices fell when it was revealed that US$56 million in payments to commercial agents had been made under Duhaime The lawsuit’s statement of claim alleges: “Although SNC purports not to know the purpose of such payments to bribe foreign government officials and/or persons in Canada for the procurement of business by SNC,” thus violating company policy and exposing it to prosecution SNC-Lavalin has denied liability and is contesting the claim; examination for discovery is expected in 2015 Its 2013 annual report warned investors: “Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation it is not possible to predict the final outcome of these lawsuits or determine the amount of any potential losses be subject to further class action lawsuits or other litigation.” CBC alleged agent made payments to Swiss account Radio-Canada’s Enquête show found Michel Fournier the retired former head of the Federal Bridge Corporation Enquête revealed how Fournier opened a Swiss bank account three weeks after FBC awarded SNC-Lavalin a $127-million contract to refurbish Montreal’s Jacques Cartier Bridge Bank records showed 11 payments worth $1.45 million to the account from Promotag SARL a Paris-based SNC-Lavalin–associated “commercial agent” Fournier denied receiving payments from SNC-Lavalin or being involved in a kickback scheme and told Radio-Canada that he opened the account as a favour to a sister-in-law in Europe North Saanich resident Gwyn Morgan is the founding CEO of Encana Corporation who retired from SNC-Lavalin’s chairmanship in May 2013. His “Lessons I learned from SNC-Lavalin’s woes” commentary in July 2013 for the Globe and Mail denied fault for the company’s troubles “Non-executive directors are not involved in day-to-day operations of the company They must rely on information received from people within the company,” Morgan wrote “When a small number of people deliberately set out to falsify documents This has proven to be true at corporations around the world.” Ex-Rogers chair admonished former SNC-Lavalin chair in Globe Nonsense, argued Garfield Emerson, a director of CAE and Canadian Tire who chaired Rogers Communications for 13 years and publishes GovernanceCanada.com Morgan is directly on point when he cites the most important ‘lesson’ he learned: corporate culture has to be built upon a bedrock of strong ethical values that penetrate every level of the company,” Emerson wrote in a letter to the editor Morgan did not learn was that the chairman of the board and the board are responsible for assuring that the company they direct and supervise has established the right corporate culture and management they appoint practices strong ethical values.” shows only $27,647 in SNC-Lavalin donations to the B.C Liberals since 2007 and it is not listed in B.C.’s lobbyist registry Morgan was a prominent member of Premier Christy Clark’s transition team after she won the B.C she made Morgan the chair of the Industry Training Authority the Crown corporation implementing her jobs-for-liquefied-natural-gas plan A government news release trumpeted his Encana credentials but it omitted his six years atop SNC-Lavalin during a crucial period Clark promised a transit-funding referendum in her 2013 campaign platform originally to coincide with 2014’s civic elections Metro Vancouver mayors lobbied for postponement to 2015 TransLink hired a name from the past on a no-bid “government relations planning and stakeholder engagement” contract under former Millennium Line executive Lecia Stewart received $79,042.47 to help formulate the regional transportation strategy and long-term funding plan Stewart’s website lists associates that include ex-VANOC vice-president Taleeb Noormohamed and Compass project consultant Ian Wardley Stewart is also the spokesperson for Rideau Transit Group an SNC-Lavalin–involved consortium building Ottawa’s $2.1-billion Confederation Line rapid-transit system and had a $351,000 contract with the City of Edmonton to gain public support for an LRT expansion in the Alberta capital SNC-Lavalin (with junior partners Kiewit and Alstom) was among three groups shortlisted last summer for the $1.8-billion Valley Line project SNC-Lavalin has benefited from the Evergreen Line and John Hart Generating Station contracts at a troubling time in its history Liberals green-light the $8-billion Site C Dam and voters agree to build the $3-billion Broadway subway SNC-Lavalin would be a logical bidder on both projects Robert Card’s warning of the firm’s dismemberment SNC-Lavalin public relations manager Lilly Nguyen said the company does not disclose the number of layoffs in each province and did not have readily available figures for the number of people the company employs in B.C Ex-BC Transit chair and ex-SNC-Lavalin B.C board chair Eric Denhoff said via email: "I just don't really spend much time thinking about 20 years ago!" Lecia Stewart did not respond to queries Follow Bob Mackin on Twitter at @BobMackin it should have read,Scandal-plaqued SLC-Lavalin remains a major "FARCE" in BC economy SNC Lavalin has repeatedly shown an ability to build rapid transit projects on time and on budget then just ask Seattle or Edmonton whose projects suffered major delays - derailed by their own in-house 'experts' Cambie Street fiasco was way over budget and met the schedule with lots of over time I'm an engineer who recalls two SNC Lavalin employees ridiculing the idiots at TransLink for not know what the fuck they're doing and laughing at the money that they were making from them It's like a kaleidoscope but without the little glittery bits at the.. Your hair was short-cropped and dyed orange Open in NewsBreak|Sign inChoose your location Via Metal Miner Mining multinational Anglo American recently agreed to sell its nickel business to a subsidiary of MMG Resources which has its main offices in Beijing and Melbourne The move left many industry insiders speculating how it might relate to current nickel prices and how it might affect them the London-headquartered group stated that MMG Singapore agreed to acquire Barro Alto and Codemin ferronickel operations as well as the Jacaré and Morro Sem Boné greenfield growth projects The transaction stipulates a $350 million cash payment at completion the potential for up to $100 million in a price-linked earn-out and a contingent cash consideration of $50 million linked to the Final Investment Decision for the development projects The company noted that the two parties expect to complete the upfront cash transaction by Q3 contingent on competition and regulatory clearances Anglo American quoted its chief executive Duncan Wanblad as saying is expected to generate a total of up to $5.3 billion of gross cash proceeds.” The firm also indicated that supply from the assets will have application in the stainless steel and battery sectors Data from Anglo American indicates that the Barro Alto mine Niquelândia mine and the Barro Alto and Codemin ferronickel processing plants produced a total of 39,400 metric tonnes of nickel in 2024 This exceeded the set guideline of 38,000-39,000 metric tonnes this production volume also represents a 2% decline from the 40,000 metric tonnes produced in 2023 The group also stated that nickel production in Q4 totaled 10,000 metric tonnes off 10% from the 11,100 metric tonnes seen the previous year which the firm chalked up to lower planned grades the sale also includes the greenfield growth development projects of Jacaré which has about 300 million metric tonnes of mineral resources which has a total potential mineralization of 65 million metric tonnes MMG is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and produces zinc copper and lead from operating assets in Australia Anglo American’s sale of its nickel business follows the November sale of its steelmaking coal business to U.S That sale came after Anglo’s May announcement that it would hive off several assets including those related to steelmaking coal nickel and the De Beers diamond subsidiary the company said it wished to focus more on copper The planned sale of assets was also intended to ward off a takeover attempt by Australian multinational BHP which made an offer for Anglo American in April 2024 as Anglo had repeatedly rejected overtures from the Australian company One industry watcher described the nickel market as “problematic” due to Indonesia’s rising production of the base metal and its lower costs “Indonesia’s growth has turned the market on its head It’s left a lot of the traditional nickel producers in a difficult position,” the source told MetalMiner “They’re just not competitive,” the source noted also adding that Chinese money is backing Indonesia’s nickel growth That situation has also put the nickel market in excess since 2022 As far as nickel prices go the London Metal Exchange’s 3-month price was $15,360 per metric tonne on February 18 the latest price is down over 40% from February 20 The short squeeze incident that started on the LME back on March 8 2022 also continues to impact nickel prices That incident saw the suspension of trading followed by additional disruptions lasting until March 28 MMG said that it actually expected nickel to once again enter a deficit “The stainless steel industry is expected to underpin steady demand growth for NPI and FeNi while nickel demand from the electric vehicle industries is projected to rise exponentially in the coming years,” the firm said in its February 18 presentation together with resource depletion at existing assets is expected to result in a deficit in the nickel market post-2030 best known 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