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Austrian Green MEP Thomas Waitz has urged the Serbian government not to repeat the errors of the past 'when the rush for critical materials for energy led to pollution and disruption of societies' (Photo: Glenn Arcos)

Rio Tinto lithium mine in Serbia pits environmentalists against Belgrade government

The Serbian parliament this week began a debate on banning lithium and borate mining and exploration in the country – which could put an end to a controversial Rio Tinto project in the country's west if approved.

This proposal, which was discussed by MPs on Monday (8 October), comes after the government...

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Austrian Green MEP Thomas Waitz has urged the Serbian government not to repeat the errors of the past 'when the rush for critical materials for energy led to pollution and disruption of societies' (Photo: Glenn Arcos)

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