Rio Tinto lithium project in Serbia sparks protests in Belgrade after license reinstatement
About 30,000 people took to the streets of Belgrade to protest the revival of Rio Tinto’s lithium mining plans in […]
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Serbia faces mounting protests over Rio Tinto lithium project in Jadar region
Large-scale protests have erupted in Serbia over the Rio Tinto lithium mining project. Demonstrators say they are concerned about potential
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Deep-sea mining regulation talks prompt opposition amid ISA negotiations in Jamaica
Environmental activists are raising concerns about efforts to set regulations for commercial deep-sea mining in international waters. Negotiations are being
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Serbia suspends lithium mining plans pending expert guarantees
On Thursday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that no lithium mining will begin in the country until guarantees are secured
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Germany blocks any move to lift deep-sea mining ban over environmental risks
Germany opposes lifting the ban on deep-sea mining, citing environmental concerns alongside resource demand. The German position is tied to
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Hydrogen Future Industries licensing deal for up to €2.25 million in Ireland
Hydrogen Future Industries PLC has secured a licensing agreement valued at up to €2.25 million to expand and deploy its
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Serbia renews approval for Jadar lithium project amid EU critical raw materials deal
Serbia’s government has renewed approval for the Jadar lithium mining project, a move that has triggered public protests. The decision
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Bor residents report worsening air and health conditions amid Zijin expansion
Zijin Mining Group took over a copper mining and smelting complex in Bor, Serbia in 2018, and local resident Suzana
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Greenpeace sails to Arctic waters to study cetacean risks from Norway deep-sea mining
Greenpeace Nordic and Greenpeace Germany have begun an Arctic expedition as the Norwegian government advances plans to open Arctic waters
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Lithium mining fight in Serbia amid EU battery supply-chain push
In recent years, lithium has been used in conventional batteries for devices including smartphones and laptops, and it is also
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Swedish court decision keeps Kallak iron ore exploitation concession on track
On June 25, Sweden’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld a 2022 decision by the previous Swedish government to grant an exploitation
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Circular battery recycling targets and EU rules under review for lithium recovery
Demand for metals used in electric vehicle batteries, as well as in solar panels and wind turbines, is increasing. The