Is lithium a political issue in Serbia?
In Serbia, lithium has become a divisive topic. Citizens, environmental activists, and green political parties stand on one side. On the other stands a major company supported by Serbia’s ruling parties, as well as certain political forces from within the EU.
What is the fight against lithium exploitation in Serbia?
The fight against lithium exploitation in Serbia is full of dubious characters but also struggle and solidarity. The protests against the exploitation of lithium – and Rio Tinto – soon moved to Serbia’s capital and largest city, Belgrade.
Who supports lithium extraction in Serbia?
Citizens, environmental activists, and green political parties stand on one side. On the other stands a major company supported by Serbia’s ruling parties, as well as certain political forces from within the EU. Polarisation between supporters and opponents of lithium extraction has made genuine debate impossible.
Will Serbia open up its lithium reserves?
As part of its accession negotiations with the EU, Serbia is obliged to harmonise its laws with EU legislation. Increased pressure to open up access to the country’s lithium reserves is to be expected. At the beginning of , a new mineral with the chemical formula sodium-lithium-borosilicate-hydroxide was discovered in western Serbia.
Should lithium be mined in Serbia?
Still, if we are to be guided by a development paradigm that envisions a green transition to a low-carbon society, lithium must be mined somewhere. If the ore isn’t mined in Serbia, it will be mined in Bolivia, Argentina, or Chile, where local communities will also be affected. How, then, to deal with such challenges?
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