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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.
Fourth part of the CM Investigation from May 27th on CMTV.
First part of the Investigação CM broadcast on May 27th on CMTV.
Second part of the Investigação CM 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.
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.
The government has authorised the establishment of an administrative easement for 24 plots of land in Boticas, granting Savannah access to private properties for work related to the lithium mine.
The long-running battle by villagers in the north to resist government-backed plans for four open pit lithium mines in prime agricultural land in the municipality of Boticas continues today as The post Government grants new ‘access’ to mining company over residents’ wishes appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Government declared this Wednesday the public utility of establishing administrative easements over 24 plots of land in the municipality of Boticas, so that Savannah Resources can proceed with geological surveys and geotechnical work related to the Barroso Mine expansion project. The concessionaire company will have to compensate the owners.
The collective, which describes itself as “anti-capitalist” and “in solidarity with the struggle of Covas do Barroso”, broke the entrance gate of the building belonging to the company responsible for the lithium mine project.
The company managing the Boticas landfill guarantees compliance with regulations, but avoids the key issue: the disposal of non-stabilised organic waste, which has been prohibited since 2020.
The Zero Association opposes the project, which it considers illegal, to increase the capacity of the Boticas landfill to receive waste from this area of the country. The project proposed by Resinorte was under public consultation between January 19 and February 13 via the Participa portal.
The Zero Association opposes the project, which it considers illegal, to increase the capacity of the Boticas landfill to receive waste from this area of the country. The project proposed by Resinorte was under public consultation between January 19 and February 13 via the Participa portal.
Environmental association Zero denounces the “turning a blind eye” by the Portuguese Environment Agency and CCDR-Norte to illegalities at the Boticas sanitary landfill.
The UDCB association says the lithium extraction project in Boticas “jeopardises the lives of local communities and mortgages their future”, accusing the Government of merely “protecting private interests”.
The tradition of burying the bottles began 120 years ago during the French invasions.
The government granted financial support of up to €110 million to Savannah for the lithium project in Boticas.
In Boticas, the Admiral urged people to go to the polls and admitted that “it would be good if it were settled in the first round.” Mounted on a Harley, Gouveia e Melo said he will “make as many circuits as the Portuguese want.”
The British company Savannah was invited to apply to the incentives scheme for “Investments in Strategic Sectors”. The application was negotiated with AICEP and approved by COMPETE 2030 and the Portuguese Government.
