Economy

Opponents of the Barroso lithium mine block Savannah's work in Boticas

Protesters are blocking the access of mining company Savannah to community and private lands in Boticas, where the company had received government authorization in May to conduct geotechnical studies. Local residents and activists are criticizing the government's approach as inflexible.

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This conflict marks a significant hurdle for a major state-authorized mining project, meaning the timeline for the Barroso mine's development remains uncertain due to ongoing local resistance.

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