Northern Portugal is believed to contain the largest lithium reserves in Europe. These resources have attracted the attention of some of the world's largest mining companies. The London-based firm Savannah Resources wants to open the continent's biggest open-cast lithium mine by 2026, in the village of Covas do Barroso. Supporters say this would give Europe an invaluable supply of lithium for producing batteries for electric cars, helping the EU reach its carbon-zero target by 2050. But many locals and environmentalists oppose the project. Our regional correspondents report.
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