Lithium Mining Project in Portugal Faces Opposition as Company Seeks Compulsory Land Acquisition

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Lithium Mining Project in Portugal Faces Opposition as Company Seeks Compulsory Land Acquisition
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Savannah Resources seeks government approval for compulsory land purchases around its Barroso lithium project in Portugal, highlighting the challenges of Europe's push for domestic mineral production.

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Savannah Resources is seeking approval from the Portuguese government to compulsorily acquire land surrounding its Barroso lithium mining project. This move comes despite local opposition and tests Europe's commitment to bolstering its minerals industry. The London-listed company announced on Tuesday that it would submit a request for a Declaration of Public Utility to the government.

If granted, this declaration would empower Savannah to acquire land in the vicinity of the project against the landowners' wishes. While pursuing this compulsory acquisition route, Savannah emphasized its continued efforts to secure land through friendly agreements. The company stated that valuations for the land plots, calculated by independent surveyors accredited by Portuguese courts, are ready. Barroso's spodumene deposit, a key source of lithium, is considered the largest in Europe, with estimated reserves of 28 million metric tons of high-grade lithium. However, the project faces scrutiny as it challenges the European Union's goal of reducing reliance on nations like China for critical raw materials. Local residents and environmental groups have voiced concerns. Portuguese law permits compulsory land acquisition for infrastructure and energy projects, offering a solution in cases involving inheritance complexities or unclear ownership. Savannah has already purchased over 100 plots voluntarily, paying an average of twice the values determined for compulsory purchases, which stand at 1 euro per square metre. The company, aiming to establish four open-pit mines in the Barroso region to extract lithium sufficient for approximately half a million electric vehicle batteries annually, announced last month its intention to accelerate the project timeline, targeting first commercial output in 2027

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