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...
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Polar Lithium partners with Chinese firm to develop major lithium deposit in Russia
Polar Lithium, a joint venture between Russia’s Nornickel and Rosatom Group, has secured a collaboration agreement with Beijing-based MMC International Incorporation Ltd to advance the...
The Hidden costs of clean energy: The environmental and human impact of lithium and cobalt mining
As the world pushes toward cleaner energy to combat climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources is seen as crucial for the...
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...
Lithium Before Lithium: How Nickel Mining in Western Serbia Failed 15 Years Ago
The recent events surrounding the opening of a lithium mine near Loznica, including citizen protests and assurances of significant investments and state revenues, are not...
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...
Astute Metals boosts lithium exploration at Red Mountain with expanded drilling and permitting plans
Astute Metals is making notable strides in advancing its lithium exploration at Red Mountain, Nevada. The company’s Executive Director, Matt Healy, has detailed the promising...
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...