Serbian government restores Rio Tinto lithium license amid Jadar Valley protests
On July 16, the Serbian government reinstated Rio Tinto’s license for lithium mining in the Jadar Valley, triggering protests in […]
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Lithium mine protests in Bosnia and Serbia over environmental risks and regulatory changes
Local communities in Bosnia and Serbia have protested mining plans amid environmental concerns, with accusations that authorities are working with
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Lithium extraction methods face water and energy trade-offs in Nevada
Supporters of lithium mining say the metal is important for the clean energy economy and could create thousands of jobs.
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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 CEO alleges disinformation targeting Serbia’s Jadar lithium project
Jakob Stausholm, the chief executive of Rio Tinto, said through local media that the company and its plans for a
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Protesters rally in Belgrade over lithium mine concerns and alleged activist suppression
Thousands of protesters gathered in central Belgrade on September 1 to oppose what they said were government efforts to suppress
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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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Mining plans in western Serbia spark protests over lithium project permits
New mining proposals in the Dinaric Alps, a mountain range spanning the Balkan Peninsula, are being linked to demand for
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EU reaffirms strategic raw materials partnership with Serbia amid Belgrade protests
The European Commission says it remains committed to a strategic partnership with Serbia on raw materials despite recent protests and
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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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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