jadar lithium mine

Rio Tinto seeks permits to restart Jadar lithium project in Serbia, aiming for major greenfield investment and economic boost

Rio Tinto is currently working to secure approval for an updated environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and obtain key permits, including an exploitation license, to advance its Jadar lithium project in western Serbia, according to Jadar project CEO Chad Bluitt in an interview with SynNews. The company initially planned to complete construction of an underground mine by 2026 and begin production in 2027. Bluitt stated that, under ideal conditions, construction could start within the next few years once the updated…