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What will be the outcome of the approval process for Rio Tinto's lithium mine project in Serbia by the end of 2026?
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Serbia Faces Protests Over Rio Tinto Lithium Mine, Approval Could Take Two Years
Aug 9, 2024, 03:55 AM
Serbia is facing nationwide protests led by farmers and activists against the planned construction of Rio Tinto's first European lithium mine. The protests, initiated by Serbian farmer Zlatko Kokanovic and fellow villagers, are driven by concerns that the mine would pollute their land and pose a threat to public health. A Serbian minister has indicated that the approval process for Rio Tinto's lithium project could take up to two years.
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