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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Is Mining Exploration from Avala to Kosmaj Being Prepared?
“The Government of Serbia has decided to extend the deadline by 12 months for the creation of the Spatial Plan for the Special Purpose Area...
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...
Strickland Metals hits high-grade gold intercept at Rogozna project in Serbia
Strickland Metals has achieved a remarkable result at its wholly-owned Rogozna project in Serbia, reporting an impressive intercept of 89.7 meters at 4 grams per...
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...
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...
Despite $3.8 billion investment, Bor residents still grapple with pollution from Zijin Mining operations in Serbia
Suzana Jovanovic, a resident near an old surface mine in Bor, Serbia, has seen no improvement in her quality of life since Zijin Mining Group,...