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Digging into Lithium: Serbia’s Environmental Struggles

Although political tensions usually ease during the summer, the serious announcements by the ruling parties to begin lithium mining have led to protests against...

Lithium Before Lithium: How Nickel Mining in Western Serbia Failed 15 Years Ago

The recent events surrounding the opening of a lithium mine near Loznica, including citizen protests and assurances of significant investments and state revenues, are...

How great power interests converged over Jadar

The issue of environmental protection concerning the opening of a lithium mine and processing plant in the Jadar Valley is primarily a concern for...

Demand for nickel: How the race for energy supply impacts the poor

Nickel is a chemical element essential for the transition to "green" energy. However, its extraction is often associated with environmental issues, as recently highlighted...

Electric vehicles’ green credentials under scrutiny with EU’s Green Claims Directive

The European Union is negotiating a new law, the Green Claims Directive, to combat greenwashing and help consumers make more environmentally conscious choices. The...

Study for a Nonexistent Project

The study was conducted for the nonexistent Jadar project, which the Government of Serbia canceled in 2022. Therefore, these are internal documents of Rio...

After the elections, anything is possible

Although the opening of the lithium mine was halted in 2022 by a government decision, it seems likely that the company Rio Tinto and...

Director of “Jadar”: Many lies are being spread about lithium mining

The draft study on the lithium mine shows that it is possible to meet all standards, says Chad Blevitt, project director of "Jadar" at...

The Environmental Committee of the University of Belgrade opposes the renewal of the Jadar project

The Environmental Committee of the University of Belgrade has assessed that the "Jadar" project by Rio Tinto, involving lithium exploitation near Loznica, "lacks reasonable...
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