[Serbia holds tent protest to promote a nationwide ban on lithium mining] Green activists have set up several tents in front of the Serbian presidential palace, demanding a nationwide ban on lithium mining and exploration. The license for a major project that was recently cancelled is likely to be restored after the general election in April. The demonstration echoed rallies in Belgrade and other major Serbian towns over the past two months that eventually affected the government's cancellation of exploration licenses for Rio Tinto's $2.4 billion Jadar lithium mine.
Serbian eco-activists on Thursday set up several tents in central Belgrade, pledging to camp there to press for their demand for a ban on lithium mining in the Balkan country.
Protesters have pitched tents in front of Serbia's presidency building demanding a halt to lithium exploration on environmental grounds, fearing a project that has its licence revoked will be resurrected after April's election.
Serbian eco-activists have set up several tents in central Belgrade, pledging to camp there to press for their demand for a ban on lithium mining in the Balkan