Based on publicly available data, Serbian Forbes speculates that Rio Tinto is not giving up on its lithium mining project in Serbia, while the Serbian media and society continue their anti-Western crusade using the Jadar project issue as a cause to rally opposition nationalists.
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Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium and boron project in Serbia on hold
Rio Tinto has paused its Jadar lithium and boron project in Serbia. The company aims to support employees during this transition while adhering to local laws. Activists welcome the pause but seek a permanent ban on lithium and boron exploitation in Serbia.
Lithium of discord
Serbian protests against the Rio Tinto lithium mining were not motivated by environmentalism but instead were aimed at the Serbian ruling kleptocrats.