Thousands protest Serbia's lithium excavation deal with EU

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Thousands protested in multiple Serbian towns against a lithium excavation deal signed with the European Union, aimed at reducing Europe's reliance on China. The protests followed a recent court ruling that revived a $2.4 billion project by Rio Tinto in the Jadar valley, a region rich in fertile land. Activists argue the project poses environmental risks and distrust government assurances regarding environmental protections.


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