Jadar project

Serbia’s Jadar Lithium Project Exposes Gap Between EU Strategy and Local Opposition

The Jadar lithium project in western Serbia has been designated as an EU Strategic Project, according to Rio Tinto, which describes the deposit as a “world-class lithium-borates resource.” The company states that the project is being transitioned into care and maintenance, while retaining future development options. The designation forms part of broader European efforts to secure access to critical raw materials needed for battery production and reduce dependence on China in electric vehicle supply chains. Production Potential and Investment Scale…