The EU’s green agenda and the controversy of lithium mining in Serbia
The European Union (EU) has promoted a green agenda centered around electric vehicles (EVs) to drive its climate goals. However, the environmental cost of this...
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Jadar Valley at a crossroads: The battle over lithium mining and environmental integrity in Serbia
The Jadar Valley in Serbia presents a stark contrast between its picturesque landscapes and the contentious plans for lithium mining by Rio Tinto. As the...
Activists ramp up protests against Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project in Serbia
The Association of Environmental Organizations of Serbia (SEOS) has launched one-hour road blockades in two western locations as part of their ongoing protests against lithium...
Assessing the Jadar lithium project: A balanced analysis of pros and cons
The Jadar lithium project in Serbia, spearheaded by Rio Tinto, has sparked significant debate among various stakeholders. Aimed at extracting lithium and borates from the...
Serbia’s lithium mining deal: Protests erupt as environmental concerns clash with economic ambitions
The situation in Serbia reflects a complex interplay of environmental concerns, economic ambitions and political dynamics. The mass protests anticipated this weekend highlight a significant...
European Green Party supports Serbian protesters against lithium mining, urging for meaningful debate and accountability
The European Green Party has expressed solidarity with anti-lithium protesters in Serbia ahead of a National Assembly debate on lithium mining scheduled for next week....
Serbia’s lithium mining project sparks protests: Balancing economic ambitions with environmental concerns
Since August, a major lithium mining project in the Jadar River basin has ignited nationwide protests in Serbia, driven by concerns over its environmental impact....
Rio Tinto CEO alleges disinformation campaign targeting Serbia’s contentious lithium mining project
The CEO of the Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto has claimed through local media that his company and its controversial plans to develop Europe’s largest...
Has anyone noticed this statement from the Rio Tinto CEO?
When a company or institution faces distrust from clients, employees, or citizens, every public statement matters. A good public relations manager is hired, every word...
The Faculty of Biology disclaims responsibility for conclusions Rio Tinto’s “Impact study drafts”
The Faculty of Biology, whose expert team was engaged in the preparation of the “Final Report on the Review of the Impact of the Jadar...
