Rio Tinto
Serbian ministry refuses to renew Euro Lithium exploration license
09 December 2022 - The request was not granted because Euro Lithium had failed to complete the required 75% of exploration works for the license to be renewed
Rio Tinto–backed firm InoBat plans to build battery gigafactory in Serbia
15 November 2022 - InoBat is considering options for a battery plant in Serbia, claiming the government offered massive incentives. Environmentalists said they won't allow it.
Europe could be hit by similar protests against lithium as Serbia
02 November 2022 - Julia Poliscanova from Transport & Environment wrote recommendations on how to avoid challenges for the European car industry including potential protests like the ones in Serbia
Green left MP Ćuta says entire Serbia to be blocked if Rio Tinto continues its lithium project
28 October 2022 - Green left lawmaker Aleksandar Jovanović Ćuta said Serbia sold its resources to foreigners and called for revolt against mining projects
Professor Ristić: Extracting lithium and boron from jadarite requires 1.100 tons of concentrated sulfuric acid per day
14 October 2022 - Jadarite is a unique mineral, but it is the worst kind, according to Professor and Vice-rector at the University of Belgrade Ratko Ristić
Professors from University of Belgrade debate Rio Tinto’s project on RTS
12 October 2022 - More than two years after protests began, Serbia's public broadcaster RTS aired the first academic debate on the project, which the government stopped nine months ago
SEOS demands suspension of geological exploration amid invasion of lithium seekers
14 September 2022 - SEOS urged the government to meet its demands by November 1 and suspend and revise all licenses issued to Rio Tinto and other companies
Is EU to sacrifice Balkans to secure resources for its energy transition
18 August 2022 - The EU is lowering environmental standards for mining lithium and other materials for the energy transition, but the Western Balkans and other third countries are set to take an even heavier burden
Mihajlović: Lithium mine in Serbia would be digitalized, with no liquid waste
16 August 2022 - Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Zorana Mihajlović claims the lithium mine in Jadar would be completely digitalized and without sulfuric acid fumes or liquid waste
Activists warn Jadar project abandonment is a farce, investor does not give up on planned activities while waiting for new government
10 August 2022 - Rio Tinto said it intends to complete the internal feasibility study for its Jadar lithium project in Serbia, citing "previous commitments"
Bern Convention’s Bureau closely monitors possible relaunch of Jadar project in Serbia
16 June 2022 - European and Serbian NGOs have filed a complaint against Serbia under the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats
Rio Tinto eager to reopen talks with Serbia on Jadar lithium project
06 May 2022 - At the annual shareholders' meeting in Australia the company's top executives said that the project is perfect
Mexico bans private companies from lithium mining
20 April 2022 - Mexico plans to set up a state-owned company which will have exclusive rights to mine one of the world’s most sought-after minerals.
How a young Serbian farmer became a hero of revolt against lithium mining
14 April 2022 - Dragan Simović is well known in Serbia for his authentic appearance and speech, but most of all for his fight against lithium mining
Activists: Rio Tinto to bring mining equipment to Serbia for its halted lithium project
29 March 2022 - Rio Tinto wants to import a boring machine for the lithium mine shaft after the election even though the project was formally halted, activists learned
Rio Tinto ‘exploring all options’ after Serbia canceled its lithium project
01 March 2022 - Rio Tinto said it is "exploring all options" and "reviewing the legal basis" of the decision by the Government of Serbia to halt its lithium project