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 […]
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Norway’s deep-sea mining: A risky new frontier
In what is now Norway, ancient fisher-farmers once caught massive bluefin tuna along the world’s second-longest coastline. Over the centuries,
Rio Tinto CEO accuses disinformation campaign against Serbia’s controversial lithium mine project
The CEO of the Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto has claimed through local media that his company and its controversial
“Inappropriate” Disposal of Mining Waste in the EU—How Does Serbia Compare?
A legal analysis published by the non-governmental organization Transport & Environment has found that the European Union’s directive on mining
Thousands protest in Belgrade against Serbian government’s response to lithium mine opposition
Thousands of protesters gathered in central Belgrade on September 1 to oppose what they claim are government efforts to suppress
Controversy surrounds Jadar lithium mine amid environmental concerns
The proposed $2.4 billion lithium mine in Jadar, Serbia, has ignited a new wave of controversy. Scientists associated with Rio
EU stands firm on strategic raw materials partnership with Serbia amid protests and political tensions
The European Commission remains committed to its strategic partnership with Serbia on raw materials, despite recent protests and political tensions.
Serbia’s lithium battle: Protests erupt as Rio Tinto revives controversial mining project
The ongoing conflict over lithium mining in Serbia has escalated, with around 30,000 Serbians taking to the streets of Belgrade
Massive protests erupt in Serbia over Rio Tinto lithium mining project
The situation with the lithium mining project in Serbia is escalating. The large-scale protests reflect significant public concern over potential
China’s deep-sea mining surge: Environmental risks and geopolitical implications
China is swiftly asserting its dominance in the largely unregulated realm of deep-sea mining, raising critical concerns about the environmental
Activists urge caution on deep-sea mining amid ongoing ISA negotiations
Environmental activists are voicing strong concerns about the push to establish regulations for commercial deep-sea mining in international waters. Since
The hidden costs of clean energy: Environmental and human impacts of mining for lithium and cobalt
As the world pushes toward cleaner energy to combat climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources is