Serbian protests escalate over proposed lithium mine
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Environmentalists aim to stop Rio Tinto’s Jadar project despite Belgrade’s promise of economic boom. Demonstrators gather in Valjevo, Serbia, on Sunday as part of nationwide protests...
Serbia: Thousands join Belgrade protest against lithium mining - BBC
WEBA licence granted to mining giant Rio Tinto was revoked in 2022 following widespread protests in the country, but the project was restarted last month following a court decision and government...
Serbia revokes Rio Tinto lithium mine permits following protests
WEBJan 21, 2022 · Serbia has withdrawn the exploration licences of Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto following weeks of protests over plans for a lithium mine.
Thousands in Serbia rally against Rio Tinto mine project
WEBSABAC, Serbia, July 29 (Reuters) - Thousands rallied on Monday in the Serbian city of Sabac to protest the Rio Tinto (RIO.L), (RIO.AX) lithium project, over fears it could cause...
Serbia's parliament debates ban on lithium mining | Reuters
WEB1 day ago · The Serbian parliament on Monday began debating an opposition proposal to ban lithium and borate mining and exploration, which would effectively put an end to a contested Rio Tinto project in the ...
Thousands protest Serbia's deal with the European Union to …
WEBJul 30, 2024 · The Serbian government’s decision to cancel the excavation plans came after thousands of protesters in Belgrade and elsewhere in Serbia blocked major roads and bridges in 2021 to oppose Rio Tinto.
Serbian Court Ruling on Scrapped Lithium Mine Dismays …
WEBJul 11, 2024 · A BIRN investigation published in February 2023 showed that Rio Tinto had spent at least 1.2 million euros on buying land in Serbia at the proposed site of the mine, even after the project was...
Rio Tinto moving to open a lithium mine—but locals say they'll …
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Exploration of the lithium and boron deposits in the Jadar valley has been done by multinational Rio Tinto mining company for 20 years. The company has drafted plans to open a mine.
Serbia: Protests on the cards if lithium mining goes ahead
WEBJul 18, 2024 · In the last five years, their lives have been turned upside down by the plans of Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto to open a lithium mine in the area. The family of veterinarian and...
Serbia set to give green light to Rio Tinto lithium mine - Financial Times
WEBJun 16, 2024 · Serbia is preparing to give Rio Tinto the green light to develop Europe’s largest lithium mine two years after Belgrade called off the project, paving the way for a significant boost for the ...