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.
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.
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.
Who makes lithium batteries in Europe?
They included Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, who between them account for almost a quarter of all car sales in Europe. Representatives of lithium battery-makers also looked on as Serbia and the EU signed an agreement to establish a “strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery production chains and electric vehicles”.
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's lithium mining protests return in earnest?
It means that despite the celebrations in Brussels, Berlin and Belgrade, the protests against lithium mining in rural Serbia are likely to return in earnest. The EU hails a deal with Serbia on lithium mining as a “historic day for Serbia, as well as Europe”.
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