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Rio Tinto Jadar Lithium Project

Sector: Mining • Location: Gornje Nedeljice, Serbia

Source: WHBL

Project
Planned

A lithium mining project in the Jadar valley, Serbia, expected to produce 58,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually, potentially meeting 90% of Europe's lithium needs. The project aims to be developed with high environmental and human rights standards but faces opposition from local farmers and environmentalists.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Mining
Location
Gornje Nedeljice, Serbia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
WHBL

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The project “Rio Tinto Jadar Lithium Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mining sector, located in Gornje Nedeljice, Serbia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from WHBL.

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2026-07-22

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A lithium mining project in the Jadar valley, Serbia, expected to produce 58,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually, potentially meeting 90% of Europe's lithium needs. The project aims to be developed with high environmental and human rights standards but faces opposition from local farmers and environmentalists.

Original sector

Mining

Location

Country

Serbia

City

Gornje Nedeljice

Source

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WHBL

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2025-06-07

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