RE: RNS10 Jun 2026 16:41
Savannah Resources Halts Some Barroso Lithium Work Amid New Court Challenge
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Savannah Resources has paused work on parts of its Barroso Lithium Project after a precautionary court measure automatically suspended a state land access order.
The company expects a swift, favourable court outcome, citing previous rulings and strong local engagement, and anticipates limited disruption to its flagship European lithium project.
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Savannah Resources Halts Some Barroso Lithium Work Amid New Court Challenge
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Savannah Resources ( SAV -5.12% ▼ ) has shared an update.
Savannah Resources has temporarily halted work on certain areas of its Barroso Lithium Project after a local communal land entity filed a precautionary measure against Portugal’s Environment & Energy Ministry, contesting a state-approved temporary land easement that granted the company access for final pre-construction fieldwork. Under Portuguese law, the contested order is automatically suspended pending a court review, though Savannah can continue activities on land it owns or otherwise controls and is maintaining critical preparations ahead of the summer fire season.
The company notes that similar legal challenges following earlier land access orders were resolved quickly in its favour, and its advisers expect a comparable outcome, citing eight prior court decisions supporting Savannah or the project, including two precautionary measures. Management argues the claimant does not reflect majority local opinion, pointing to extensive community engagement and cooperation agreements, and expects work on the affected land to resume shortly, limiting disruption to the development of Europe’s largest lithium resource and its role in regional energy transition plans.