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Published on: 17. November 2025

Lithium mining in Serbia: Rio Tinto puts plans on hold

Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič signed a declaration of intent for the mining of in Serbia in 2024. (European Union, 2025)

The EU relied on the plans to extract raw materials in Serbia. It hoped that this would reduce its dependence on China. Lithium is needed for digitalization and for batteries in electric cars.

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Last updated: 17. November 2025

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