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João Leão acknowledges that Portugal has “greater potential” for lithium but is suffering licensing delays because of complex procedures involving environmental concerns and local opposition.
The European Union's target is to produce 42.5% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. However, renewable energy technologies require 26 critical raw materials and the EU is heavily dependent on third countries to obtain them. “Many strategic projects will have difficulty securing their supply of critical raw materials by 2030,” the report warns...
In the name of a clean future, an old machine is being accelerated: concentrated profits, distributed impacts and communities excluded from decision-making. Opinion piece by Sílvia Moutinho
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 government has committed €110 million to support lithium extraction projects despite strong public opposition. Environmental groups describe the funding as a 'blank cheque' paid for by taxpayers, arguing it risks local ecosystems and undermines sustainability claims. The injection of public funds raises wider questions about fiscal priorities, state backing for critical minerals, regulatory oversight and democratic legitimacy amid popular resistance.
