Digging into Lithium: Serbia’s Environmental Struggles
Although political tensions usually ease during the summer, the serious announcements by the ruling parties to begin lithium mining have led to protests against the...
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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...
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...
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...
Study for a Nonexistent Project
The study was conducted for the nonexistent Jadar project, which the Government of Serbia canceled in 2022. Therefore, these are internal documents of Rio Tinto,...