European Union institutions claim that mining is subject to the highest environmental and social standards in the world. However, this notion is unfounded for several reasons. In the case of the Barroso Mine, the method proposed for the tailings dam is illegal in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru... Moreover, the company proposes that this dam which is permanent be located less than 1km from the river, which would be illegal even in China.
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https://indymedia.pt/2024/12/13/covas-do-barroso-standing-against-lithium-mining-in-the-north-of-portugal/
Covas do Barroso standing against Lithium mining in the north of Portugal
https://youtu.be/ErGES91voQIUnited in Defense of Covas do Barroso intervention at the Portuguese Parliament, environment commission.11 December 2024In the name of the Association Unidos em Defesa de Covas do Barroso, we are here to list the various reasons why the “Mina do Barroso” project