Serbian farmers from the Jadar region have vowed to continue their opposition to the development of Rio Tinto's lithium project, despite the European Commission labeling it as strategic. Zlatko Kokanovic, a local farmer, expressed determination to stop the project. This ongoing local resistance creates persistent challenges for the project's advancement.
The Jadar project, identified by the EU as one of 13 strategic new critical material projects, aims to reduce Europe's dependency on China for mineral resources. While the Constitutional Court overturned the government's previous decision to revoke Rio Tinto's exploration licenses, local opposition remains strong. This highlights the complex social and environmental hurdles facing the project.
Rio Tinto is currently revising the cost of its Serbian lithium project amidst these challenges. The continued opposition from local communities, even with high-level political backing, introduces significant uncertainty regarding the project's timeline and feasibility. Managing these stakeholder relations effectively is crucial for the project's future.
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