Somincor confirms “exploratory contacts” amid potential sale
As the government finalizes its “critical raw materials” strategy, Somincor, the owner of the Neves Corvo mine in the Alentejo, has confirmed it is considering...
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Portugal prioritizes copper over lithium in green transition strategy
Portugal is positioning itself strategically in the green transition by emphasizing the exploration of critical raw materials, with copper potentially outweighing lithium in importance, according...
Lundin Mining considers sale of Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo mines to fund South American expansion
Lundin Mining is reportedly exploring the potential sale of its Zinkgruvan and Neves-Corvo zinc mines in Sweden and Portugal, respectively, as part of a strategy...
Local resistance and global demand: The battle over lithium mining in Covas do Barroso
In the tranquil Portuguese village of Covas do Barroso, Nelson Gomes begins his day at dawn, tending to his cows and tending his vegetable garden....
Portuguese prosecutors halt lithium mine project
The Portuguese public prosecutor has requested that the court annul the environmental permit for a lithium mining project being developed by the London-based company Savannah...
Lithium mining divides Portugal’s rural communities
For generations, Aida Fernandes’ family has called a village nestled in Portugal‘s northern mountains home. Here, they tended to cattle and cultivated grapes in lush...
Savannah Resources reports significant resource upgrade for Barroso lithium project in Portugal
Savannah Resources has recently announced a substantial upgrade to the resource estimate for its Barroso lithium project in Portugal, with 93% of the resources now...
Ascendant Resources Inc. provides update on metallurgical testing program at Lagoa Salgada, Portugal
Ascendant Resources Inc. has shared an update regarding the optimization metallurgical test program focusing on the primary massive sulphides (PMS) domain at Lagoa Salgada. The...
Avrupa Minerals CEO discusses 2024 plans and progress on key projects
Avrupa Minerals CEO Paul Kuhn recently shared insights with Steve Darling from Proactive about the company’s ambitious agenda for 2024. Kuhn highlighted the significant strides...
Behind the lithium rush: The battle for Covas do Barroso’s future
Amidst the serene landscapes of Covas do Barroso in northern Portugal, a small rural community grapples with the prospects of a new identity shaped by...
