Covas do Barroso: Local Resistance to Europe''s
While lithium is at the heart of the green transition, mining it is environmentally damaging. The residents of the Portuguese village of
While lithium is at the heart of the green transition, mining it is environmentally damaging. The residents of the Portuguese village of
March 13, 2025: Lithium developer Savannah Resources has restarted field work and drilling at its Barroso Lithium Project in Portugal after a precautionary injunction filed by landowners was
Portugal''s lithium reserves, estimated at 60,000 tonnes, are the largest in Europe [1]. Historically, the country''s output has been
As the EU seeks to reduce its dependency on raw materials from external sources, this study underscores the need for strategic alignment between technological advancements,
Portugal is once again in the crosshairs of the European ''race to harness lithium'' for electric mobility.
Portugal is once again in the crosshairs of the European ''race to harness lithium'' for electric mobility.
While lithium is at the heart of the green transition, mining it is environmentally damaging. The residents of the Portuguese village of Covas do Barroso are resisting the
Portugal''s ambition to develop one of Europe''s most significant lithium supply bases is colliding with intensifying environmental opposition and legal scrutiny.
Further technical and regulatory developments, such as EU-wide sustainability standards under the proposed European Critical Raw
Portugal''s lithium reserves, estimated at 60,000 tonnes, are the largest in Europe [1]. Historically, the country''s output has been limited to lower-grade lithium for ceramics, but
As the EU seeks to reduce its dependency on raw materials from external sources, this study underscores the need for strategic
The critical question addressed here is whether Portugal''s Li reserves are sufficient to meet the Li demand for its electric mobility transition and to determine Portugal''s potential
Further technical and regulatory developments, such as EU-wide sustainability standards under the proposed European Critical Raw Materials Act, will shape the future of
The EU Battery Alliance aims to reduce European reliance on Chinese battery materials from the current 90% to less than 50% by 2030. Portugal''s lithium resources provide
In the section that offers this analysis, we draw on five key expert interviews with representatives of social movements that provide novel insight into emergent societal
In the section that offers this analysis, we draw on five key expert interviews with representatives of social movements that provide
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