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Flames have already threatened two dairy farms in the municipality of Boticas.
The detainee caused the fire while trying to create a path to access the river where he used to fish more easily. The fire consumed an area of approximately 0.03 hectares.
Savannah Resources, the developer of the Barroso Lithium project in Portugal, announced this Monday that it already has non-binding agreements with companies committed to purchasing by-products from its concession. Regarding buyers for the lithium, it expects to have a second agreement for the sale of the so-called 'white gold' later this year.
The Barroso Mine is expected to begin lithium extraction from 2028 in the municipality of Boticas, Vila Real district. Where will the Portuguese lithium go, who will profit from the multi-million deal, and what are the risks to the environment and health?
British-based company Savannah Resources has completed the Definitive Feasibility Study for the lithium mine at Boticas, confirming an initial mine life of 14 years and a probable ore reserve of The post Savannah completes definitive feasibility study for contested lithium mine appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Although the project is contested by residents, local mayors, and environmentalists, the company expects construction to begin in 2027 in the municipality of Boticas, Vila Real district.
An expert from a Canadian university has concluded that the air quality studies used to support the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Portugal’s Barroso lithium mine in Boticas have “significant The post Yet another expert warns of flawed data powering authorisation for Barroso lithium mine appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Analysis commissioned by a local association points to insufficient monitoring, inadequate modelling, and omissions regarding heavy metals and water scarcity in the region.
The community reports deforestation outside the authorised period and other breaches of the Environmental Impact Statement (DIA) which the Government's Reasoned Resolution, allowing work to resume, 'simply ignores', they say.
Continuing to support its constituents, Boticas municipal council is calling today for “the immediate suspension” of the lithium mining project championed by British company Savannah Resources. Savannah has only just The post Municipality calls for “immediate halt” to Barroso mining project appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Geotechnical work underway in the municipality of Boticas, Vila Real district, had been suspended on June 9 following an injunction.
Savannah Resources is set to resume work at the Barroso lithium mine in Boticas following a 20-day suspension caused by a court injunction. The Ministry of Environment issued a 'Reasoned Resolution' reaffirming the project's public interest, allowing geotechnical surveys to restart. The project, deemed strategic by the European Commission, aims to boost local economic development and support the European battery value chain, with construction planned for 2027 and production for 2028.
Savannah “plans to return to work on the ground in the coming days.” Work was suspended following an injunction filed by the Assembly of Commoners of Baldios de Covas do Barroso.
Savannah Resources may resume work on the Barroso lithium mine project in Boticas, which was suspended following an injunction, after the Ministry of Environment submitted a Reasoned Resolution reaffirming the project's public interest. Savannah announced in a statement that, following the Ministry's submission of the Reasoned Resolution, it plans to return to...
Savannah announced this Monday that, following the presentation of a Reasoned Resolution by the Ministry, it plans to “return to work on the ground in the coming days.”
The company also criticised the plaintiffs for the “illegal nature of the blockade carried out last week against the works”, noting that the notification “was delivered today” and, in its view, “only takes effect from today onwards”.
Savannah Resources states that it will interrupt the geotechnical work it was currently carrying out in Barroso, as part of its lithium exploration project, following an injunction. Savannah was notified today by the Administrative and Fiscal Court of Mirandela of a temporary suspension order for the work.
Savannah reported that it had not been notified of any injunction by the Administrative and Fiscal Court of Mirandela, and that work continues to proceed.
The company intends to start construction in 2027 and reach its first production in 2028.
The court admits an injunction filed by the Assembly of Commoners of the Baldios of the Parish of Covas do Barroso against the Ministry of Environment and Energy, granting 10 days for a response.
The administrative easement in Covas do Barroso, now officially decreed, is a worrying step towards imposing a private interest over a territory of internationally recognised public interest.
In Covas do Barroso, the debate over lithium is no longer just about the future. It has become a direct confrontation between people, involving accusations, conflicting interests, and a climate of distrust. Mining is set to begin in 2028.
First part of the Investigação CM broadcast on May 27th on CMTV.
Fourth part of the CM Investigation from May 27th on CMTV.
In Covas do Barroso, the debate over lithium is no longer just about the future. It has become a direct confrontation between people, involving accusations, conflicting interests, and a climate of distrust. Mining is set to begin in 2028.
Second part of the Investigação CM from May 27th on CMTV.
The administrative easement allows the company Savannah Resources to occupy 217 hectares of common land. The local community stated that the common lands are 'the people's land': 'It is an attack on our way of life'.
According to the common lands community, the injunction aims to “prevent the advancement of an easement that is disproportionate, poorly substantiated, and seriously harmful to the rights of the shareholders and the community lands.”
Just as citizens in Covas do Barroso prepare new legal action to block an administrative servitude – giving mining company Savannah Resources the right to access private land – a The post Investigation shows mining projects – vetoed by experts – somehow ‘win’ ‘strategic importance’ classification anyway appeared first on Portugal Resident.
