Protests against the mine in Boticas enter their third day

For the third consecutive day, around 50 people protested against Savannah's lithium mining project in Covas do Barroso, Boticas. 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 continues its operations elsewhere. The protests have drawn support from across the country, highlighting the broader opposition to the project. Activists emphasize the potential environmental impact, linking local contamination to larger waterways. The mining project has faced opposition for eight years and received conditional environmental approval in 2023, with construction planned for 2027.