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Rio Tinto facing uphill battle at Jadar

WIDESPREAD public opposition is threatening to derail the development of one of the world's largest lithium projects, with Rio Tinto pushing back first planned production from its Jadar lithium mine in Serbia this week due to delays in environmental licensing.

 Protestors against the Jadar lithium mine blockaded roads in Serbia in December

Protestors against the Jadar lithium mine blockaded roads in Serbia in December

Rio now expects first saleable production from the project by 2027, rather than 2026 as previously projected. And even this will require a considerable drive to win Serbian hearts and minds, as government...

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