Lithium mining plans in Serbia’s Jadar Valley face opposition over environmental risks
The Jadar Valley in Serbia is at the center of a dispute over lithium mining proposed by Rio Tinto. The […]
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Protests disrupt traffic over Rio Tinto Jadar lithium project in Serbia
Road blockades launched by SEOS and allied groups The Association of Environmental Organizations of Serbia (SEOS) has organized one-hour road
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Rio Tinto Jadar vote in Loznica as protests grow in Serbia
Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project, valued at $2.4 billion, is set to face a decisive local decision in Serbia. The
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Privatization of Jaroslav Černi Water Institute amid Jadar lithium mine debate
In 2022, the Institute for Water Management “Jaroslav Černi” was privatized following strong opposition from citizens and experts. The potential
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European Green Party calls for debate on Rio Tinto lithium project in Serbia
The European Green Party said it is backing anti-lithium protesters in Serbia ahead of a debate in the Serbian National
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Lithium project in Serbia’s Jadar River basin draws nationwide protests
Since August, a lithium mining project in the Jadar River basin has triggered nationwide protests in Serbia. Demonstrators have cited
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Rio Tinto Jadar lithium mine dispute over contamination claims and environmental safeguards
A proposed $2.4 billion lithium project in Jadar, Serbia, has triggered protests and a public dispute over findings related to
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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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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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Thousands protest in western Serbia over Rio Tinto lithium project near Loznica
Demonstrators gathered in western Serbia to oppose a lithium mining project near Loznica. The effort is led by the Anglo-Australian