Thousands demand revoking Serbia’s commitments to Rio Tinto
The key demand is for the Government of Serbia to revoke all commitments to Rio Tinto, the investor behind the lithium mine project.
European Greens’ Waitz: Serbia is suffering from environmental crimes
European Greens Co-chair Thomas Waitz said he would speak in the European Parliament about Rio Tinto's project and the devastation of the Danube in Serbia
CATL’s sodium ion batteries threaten to take over world market from lithium
CATL's sodium ion batteries are entering the market in 2023. They could become more competitive than lithium-based solutions.
Protests as City of Loznica in Serbia adopts spatial plan for Rio Tinto’s lithium project
Hundreds of people protested in Loznica in western Serbia as the local assembly was adopting the spatial plan for Rio Tinto's lithium project
Rio Tinto launches controversial Serbian lithium investment before environmental study
Rio Tinto keeps buying land in Serbia and getting permits for a lithium mine after the investment decision, but there is no environmental impact study
Academician Stevanović (SANU): Rio Tinto’s jadarite mine could cause irreversible damage
Vladimir Stevanović has told Balkan Green Energy News that there is no doubt that the mine would cause more harm than good.
Rio Tinto buying land for Serbia lithium mine before investment decision
Vučić hinted at holding a local referendum on letting Rio Tinto mine lithium. Activist Marija Alimpić said 36 families already sold their properties and left.
Portugal to call off lithium project amid EU’s scramble for battery materials
A major lithium project in Portugal may soon be scrapped, but another firm is making progress in the same region. The EU needs a steady and environmentally acceptable supply.