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More than 50 people continue to protest against the survey work for a lithium mine exploration in Covas do Barroso, in the municipality of Boticas.
More than 50 people continue to protest against the survey works for the exploration of a lithium mine in Covas do Barroso, in the municipality of Boticas.
For the third day running, around 50 doughty protesters have gathered near a drilling site on common land in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, to oppose the lithium mine they have The post Doughty lithium mine opponents gather in Covas do Barroso for third day appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The third day of protests brings together people from various parts of the country. The demonstration has been ongoing for 8 years, and on October 9, work was interrupted after the GNR identified 27 protesters.
Around 50 people gathered on Thursday morning in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, to protest against the lithium mine that the company wants to operate.
The Unidos em Defesa de Covas do Barroso association considers the blockade a success and criticises the company. Savannah states it is following its work plan.
Opposition to the mine has been ongoing for eight years, and on October 9th the association already interrupted the company's work, with the GNR identifying 27 opponents of the lithium mine.
For the third day in a row, about 50 people have gathered at a drilling site in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, to protest against a planned lithium mine. The local association UDCB claims the blockade has successfully halted Savannah's operations for three days, despite the company's assertions that no work was scheduled. The dispute concerns a project backed by a government-granted administrative easement, which activists argue threatens the local environment, including the Douro river basin. Protest organizers highlight growing national support for the movement, while the company maintains it is following its established operational and licensing timeline.
For the third consecutive day, about 50 people gathered this morning near a Savannah drilling site on common land in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, in protest against the lithium mine that the company wants to explore.
This morning, around 40 people gathered again at the prospecting site where Savannah's machinery is located.
Opponents of lithium mining in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, are continuing their protest today against exploration work by British based Savannah Resources, to “defend a way of life” and, ultimately, The post Covas do Barroso maintains David v. Goliath struggle against lithium mining appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Opponents of lithium mining in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, continue their protest today against Savannah's prospecting works to “defend a way of life” and show that they refuse to live “next to a mine”.
This morning, around 40 people gathered again at the prospecting site where Savannah's machinery is located.
Opponents of the lithium project in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, are continuing their protest this Wednesday, October 28, against Savannah's prospecting activities to 'defend their way of life' and express their refusal to live next to a mine. Nélson Gomes, president of the Association United in Defense of Covas do Barroso, stated that the community has the legitimacy to reject the project, citing concerns over environmental impact, noise, and potential water scarcity in the region. Savannah Resources maintains that its work follows a set schedule within the administrative easement granted by the Portuguese government, while protesters argue that the company is bypassing local opposition on land held for collective use.
Opponents of the Barroso lithium mine in Boticas, mounted a new blockade today, stressing they will not give up in their fight to thwart British-based mining company Savannah Resources. Early The post Opponents of Boticas’ Lithium mine mount new blockade appeared first on Portugal Resident.
“We don't want a mine at our doorstep,” stressed Nélson Gomes, president of the Association United in Defense of Covas do Barroso (UDCB).
At 06:00, around 30 people gathered on the land marked for Savannah Resources' drilling work and formed a human chain in front of a prospecting machine, seeking to stop the progress of the work.
Around 30 people gathered on the land marked for survey work and formed a human chain in front of a prospecting machine, seeking to halt the progress of the work.
Around 30 people opposing lithium extraction in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, are conducting a new blockade today, October 27, stopping work carried out by Savannah Resources. The protesters formed a human chain in front of exploration machinery, citing concerns over the destruction of forests, the loss of their homes, and the threat to their traditional way of life. The project, which has received conditional environmental approval, continues to face strong resistance from the local community, who argue that the mine poses a severe environmental and social risk.
“We do not want a mine at our doorstep,” stressed Nélson Gomes, president of the Association United in Defense of Covas do Barroso (UDCB).
Around 30 people formed a human chain in front of a prospecting machine. “We do not want a mine at the doors of our homes.”
Around 30 people who oppose lithium extraction in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, are repeating a blockade today of work being carried out by Savannah in one of the areas subject to administrative easement.
The mining project in Boticas was made feasible by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) with the issuance of a conditional favourable Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in 2023.
The 55 million euro road, paid for by Savannah, is a prerequisite for the Barroso lithium mine. The majority of participants in the public consultation opposed the project.
The bypass aims to divert heavy traffic away from urban areas, ensuring better accessibility to the A24 motorway and the Barroso mine.
The BE MEP accused the Government today of hiding from the European Commission the popular opposition to mining exploration in Covas do Barroso, in Boticas, allowing the project to obtain strategic status.
An activist asked the President of the Republic today to listen to those opposing the Barroso mine in Boticas, with António José Seguro responding that he would be very pleased to better understand the arguments and the cause.
Dozens of people blocked the work of the British lithium exploration company in Covas do Barroso, in the municipality of Boticas. The opposition to the project has been going on for a decade.
The UDCB association blocked Savannah's work in Covas do Barroso. The GNR identified 27 people. The President of the Republic showed openness to meeting with the activists.
