Serbia Reinstates Controversial Lithium Mining Project

Government overturns 2022 permit cancellation, prompting environmental and political backlash

The Jadar mine, expected to open in 2028, could produce 58,000 tonnes of lithium annually.
Environmental groups warn of significant habitat destruction and water pollution risks.
Rio Tinto welcomes the decision, citing compliance with stringent environmental standards.
Activists and opposition parties threaten increased protests and civil unrest.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to visit Belgrade for strategic partnership talks on sustainable raw materials.