This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

European Commission taken to court over lithium mine approval in Portugal

( February 5, 2026, 12:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Environmental and community groups have taken the European Commission to the bloc’s top court over its approval of the Mina do Barroso lithium mine in Portugal. They argue the commission didn't properly assess environmental and safety risks. The case asks the court to overturn the decision and clarify the commission’s obligations under the Critical Raw Materials Act.Press release follows....

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Related Sections