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Thousands protest against lithium mining in Serbia
7 hours ago
Sofia Ferreira Santos
BBC News
Thousands of people in Serbia have protested in Belgrade against plans to mine one of Europe's largest deposits of lithium - a crucial raw material for electric car batteries.
Activists say the mine would cause irreversible environmental destruction to Serbia's Jadar Valley, where the deposit is located.
A licence granted to mining giant Rio Tinto was revoked in 2022 following widespread protests in the country, but the project was restarted last month following a court decision and government U-turn.
President Aleksandar Vucic has insisted that strict environmental safety protocols will be put in place.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cged9qgwrvyo
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