Our Community

The materials on this page are provided to help community members and all stakeholders understand our activities and our plans for the responsible development and operation of the Barroso Lithium Project.

Savannah’s Commitments to our Community

Our commitment to communities and stakeholders is to act with integrity, transparency and honesty at all times.

Ahead of the Project being developed, Savannah is pleased to provide employment for local people, purchase goods and services locally, and support a range of different community groups and activities. However, the Company understands that to fulfil its aspiration of becoming a valued member of the local community it must make good on its commitments to operate the Barroso Lithium Project in a responsible and sustainable way and to share with stakeholders the many benefits the Project can bring.

Sharing the Benefits of Mineral Extraction

Savannah is developing two plans designed to ensure that the economic and social benefits of the Barroso Lithium Project are shared in a transparent manner: the Benefit Sharing Plan and the Good Neighbour Plan.

Local communities and stakeholders, including local organisations, elected representatives and local administrators, are being involved in the ongoing process of developing these plans. Input from stakeholders will ensure that these plans not only bring benefits while the Project is operating but also over the much longer term after the Project has closed.


The plans are being created to ensure that local communities benefit from the value created by lithium production in their area in a sustainable way that is in agreement with the needs of the community and local development objectives.

Through social investment, employment and other contributions, the Barroso Lithium Project can support the municipality of Boticas to achieve its development goals.


Savannah and its experienced consultants, such as Community Insight Group, are on the ground listening to the local population, its appointed representatives, and local groups to understand specifically what the area’s needs are. Through this work, a comprehensive plan can be developed to ensure that the region benefits from the project in the way it wants.

Grievance Resolution Mechanism

Our commitment to communities and stakeholders is reflected in the implementation of an accessible, transparent, and effective mechanism for submitting and managing complaints.

Through this mechanism, all concerns are received, recorded, and analysed in a structured manner, ensuring fair, impartial, and timely handling, with full respect for confidentiality and for the rights of complainants.

This process helps promote continuous dialogue, prevent potential conflicts, and integrate stakeholder contributions into the improvement of project practices, supporting a more responsible and sustainable approach.

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A Savannah Responde

A Savannah Responde is Savannah’s monthly radio space dedicated to clear, transparent information about the Barroso Lithium Project. Every first Friday of the month at 14h on Rádio Alto Tâmega FM, the show answers questions from the community, shares project updates, and looks at the environmental, social and economic impacts for the region.

Each episode covers topics such as local benefits, environmental protection measures and the role of lithium in Europe’s energy transition. You can also listen any time on Spotify using the player below.