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Rio Tinto faces growing opposition to Serbian lithium mine
Tensions are escalating over Rio Tinto’s plans for a major lithium mine in Serbia, with locals fearing environmental destruction and geopolitical manipulation.
In short:
- Rio Tinto’s stalled lithium project in Serbia has sparked widespread protests due to environmental concerns and political controversies.
- The Serbian government initially canceled the project but reversed course under EU pressure, reigniting public anger.
- Critics accuse the West of using the mine to pull Serbia away from Russia while sacrificing local environmental safety.
Key quote:
“I don’t need green cars. I need green apples and green grass.”
— Angela Rojovic, protester.
Why this matters:
The conflict highlights the tension between global environmental goals and local concerns. It also underscores the geopolitical tug-of-war over critical resources like lithium.
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