AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCritical Minerals: A British-Portuguese business group will visit Savannah Resources’ proposed Barroso lithium project on October 27. The mine could supply Europe’s battery industry, but its development in northern Portugal puts local impacts in focus. Circular Economy: Ikea plans to integrate its buyback service in Portugal and Spain by late December, supporting resale of used furniture. Ocean Restoration: The EU-funded Isla Bonita project will include the Azores in a five-year effort to restore marine ecosystems across nine islands, with local authorities helping shape solutions. Ocean Economy: Porto is set to host The Ocean Race headquarters and start port for races in 2030, 2034 and 2038, alongside a programme focused on ocean health, science and education. Water Stress: Recent reports also flag concerns over data centres’ water demand on the Tagus and pressure on underground supplies in the Setúbal Peninsula and Algarve.
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