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While lithium is at the heart of the green transition, mining it is environmentally damaging. The residents of the Portuguese village of

Portugal lithium project injunction overturned

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

Europe''s Lithium Supply Chain Resilience and

Portugal''s lithium reserves, estimated at 60,000 tonnes, are the largest in Europe [1]. Historically, the country''s output has been

(PDF) Lithium resources and electric mobility in Portugal within

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 on spot in race to harness lithium –

Portugal is once again in the crosshairs of the European ''race to harness lithium'' for electric mobility.

Portugal on spot in race to harness lithium – Portugal Resident

Portugal is once again in the crosshairs of the European ''race to harness lithium'' for electric mobility.

Covas do Barroso: Local Resistance to Europe''s Lithium Race

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 Lithium Push Meets Legal and Environmental Resistance

Portugal''s ambition to develop one of Europe''s most significant lithium supply bases is colliding with intensifying environmental opposition and legal scrutiny.

Lithium Mining in Portugal – Key Facts and

Further technical and regulatory developments, such as EU-wide sustainability standards under the proposed European Critical Raw

Europe''s Lithium Supply Chain Resilience and Investment

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

(PDF) Lithium resources and electric mobility in

As the EU seeks to reduce its dependency on raw materials from external sources, this study underscores the need for strategic

Full article: Lithium resources and electric mobility in Portugal

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

Lithium Mining in Portugal – Key Facts and Developments

Further technical and regulatory developments, such as EU-wide sustainability standards under the proposed European Critical Raw Materials Act, will shape the future of

Lithium Mining in Portugal: Europe''s Strategic Resource Race

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

The calm before the storm? The making of a lithium frontier in

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

The calm before the storm? The making of a

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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