Mass protests in Serbia over Rio Tinto lithium mine
The situation with the lithium mining project in Serbia is escalating. The large-scale protests reflect significant public concern over potential environmental impacts, particularly related to...
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Serbian village fights lithium mine project despite government-EU accord
Residents of a small village in western Serbia are staunchly opposing a government-backed plan to open a lithium mine in their fertile valley, despite an...
Serbian President аnnounces no lithium mining until expert guarantees are secured
On Thursday, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić declared that no lithium mining will commence in the country until guarantees are obtained from top experts. Vučić...
Serbia’s lithium mining controversy: Government u-turn sparks protests amid EU agreement
The situation in Serbia regarding the Jadar lithium mining project and its subsequent political and social ramifications is quite complex. The Serbian government’s recent decision...
Serbia’s lithium deal with EU sparks controversy over environmental risks and political tensions
On July 19, Serbia and the European Union formalized a strategic partnership on critical raw materials, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz witnessing the agreement. The...
Serbia and EU revive major lithium project amid green transition efforts
Serbia’s ambitious lithium project has resurfaced as a key initiative that European leaders hope will significantly boost the continent’s green transition. Last week, Belgrade hosted...
How great power interests converged over Jadar
The issue of environmental protection concerning the opening of a lithium mine and processing plant in the Jadar Valley is primarily a concern for Serbia...
Serbia advances electric car production and lithium mining amidst environmental concerns
Serbia is on the brink of a significant transformation, poised to become a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and lithium production. Last...
Serbia and EU seal deal to move forward with controversial Jadar Valley lithium mine amid protests
The signing of the memorandum of understanding between Serbia and the EU on critical raw materials marks a significant step forward for the controversial lithium-mining...
Resisting lithium mining: Serbia’s struggle for environmental sustainability and justice
In recent years, lithium has emerged as a pivotal material in the dual transitions towards digitalization and environmental sustainability. It’s a cornerstone of conventional batteries...
