Lithium: For the third consecutive day, there is a protest against the mine in Boticas

For the third consecutive day, around 50 protesters gathered in Covas do Barroso, Boticas, opposing the lithium mine planned by Savannah Resources. The president of the local association claims the blockade has been successful, preventing the company from working. Savannah asserts that no work was scheduled during the protests and that they are following their own timeline. The protests have drawn support from across the country, highlighting that this is not just a local issue. Activists express concerns about environmental impacts, particularly on local water sources. The mining project has faced opposition for eight years and received conditional environmental approval in 2023, with construction expected to start in 2027.