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 […]
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Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project faces crucial local vote amid rising protests in Serbia
Rio Tinto is facing significant challenges in Serbia regarding its Jadar lithium project, valued at $2.4 billion. The local council
Protest against lithium mining in Serbia held in Berlin
A protest against lithium mining in Serbia is set to take place in front of the Futurium building in Berlin,
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
Environmental groups demand meeting on North Macedonia’s mining strategy amid concerns over sustainability
Around fifty civil society organizations and environmental institutions in North Macedonia are calling for a meeting with relevant authorities to
Serbian parliament rejects lithium mining ban amid environmental concerns and political tensions
The Serbian parliament rejected proposed amendments to the Law on Mining and Geological Research that aimed to ban lithium and
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
Residents protest proposed copper mining project in Turkey
Residents in the Kurdish-majority region of Lice (Licê) in Diyarbakır (Amed), Turkey, gathered to protest a proposed copper mining project,
Protests erupt in Serbia as Rio Tinto’s lithium mining license is restored
On July 16, the Serbian government reinstated Rio Tinto’s license for lithium mining in the Jadar Valley, sparking widespread protests
Local communities in Bosnia and Serbia protest mining exploitation amid environmental concerns
Local communities in Bosnia and Serbia are accusing authorities of colluding with mining companies to exploit natural resources, particularly lithium,
Balancing lithium extraction and water conservation: Innovations in Nevada’s mining industry
Supporters of lithium mining argue that this elemental salt is essential for advancing the clean energy economy and has the
European Green Party backs Serbian protesters against lithium mining: A call for genuine debate and accountability
The European Green Party has expressed solidarity with anti-lithium protesters in Serbia ahead of a National Assembly debate on lithium