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Protesters at demonstration against Lithium mine in Serbia

Thousands protest against lithium mining in Serbia

Activists warn the mine could lead to the contamination of land and water and damage public health.

An employee works on sample trays of jadarite, containing lithium and borate, at the Rio Tinto Group research center in Loznica, Serbia, on Friday, July 12, 2024

EU seals 'historic' pact on Serbia's lithium deposits

The EU hails a deal with Serbia on lithium mining as a “historic day for Serbia, as well as Europe”.

Groups of environmental demonstrators protest against a project by Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto which wants to exploit lithium in this Balkan country, 27 November 2021

Serbia scraps plans for Rio Tinto lithium mine

The country cancels the mining licence for the Anglo-Australian firm's controversial $2.4bn project.