Serbia authorizes Rio Tinto to restart lithium mining project near Loznica after top court overturns permit cancellation in 2022.

Serbia's government has authorized the restart of Rio Tinto's disputed lithium mining project near Loznica after the top court overturned the cancellation of permits in 2022. The project, which holds Europe's largest lithium reserves, is crucial for electric vehicle battery production. Despite public protests over environmental and health concerns, President Aleksandar Vucic hinted that mining could begin as early as 2028, with Rio Tinto guaranteeing that the mine can be developed safely according to both Serbian and EU standards.

July 16, 2024
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