In Serbia,
a controversial lithium
mine project worries
the European Union
In Serbia,
a controversial lithium
mine project worries
the European Union
Author(s): Tatjana ĐorđevićSubject(s): Environmental and Energy policy, EU-Legislation, Geopolitics
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: Serbia; politics; protest in Belgrade;
Summary/Abstract: The Serbian Jadar lithium mine project is one of the largest projects of its kind and has the potential to generatea round half a billion US dollars in annual revenue. Yet, theenvironmental concerns that go along with such a project have led thousands to come out and protest in Belgrade and elsewhere.Nevertheless, President Aleksandar Vučić recently told theFinancial Times that the mine is expected to open in 2028and will produce 58,000 tonnes of lithium annually.
Journal: New Eastern Europe
- Issue Year: 2024
- Issue No: 06 (64)
- Page Range: 47-53
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
