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France's largest lithium project is thrown into question by locals

France views the mine as crucial for both its ecological transition and national sovereignty.

Ecotech

Vaping waste is a ‘huge’ problem in the UK. Is a new ban the solution?

Last year, around five million single-use vapes were either littered or thrown away every week in the UK.

Europe News

Europe's first lithium refinery opens in Germany

The refinery is expected to produce enough lithium hydroxide for 500,000 electric cars per year.

19 September 2024

Business

Battery giant Northvolt to lay-off staff amid EV market slowdown

Northvolt has announced that it would be laying off a large part of its workforce and selling or consolidating several sites as the electric vehicle (EV) market slows down.

10 September 2024

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Earth News

Why is Hungary becoming a hotspot for lithium battery plants?

People are continuing to resist the factory through street protests, court cases and toxic air monitoring.

8 September 2024

Economy

Lithium: How Serbia is balancing its interests between EU and China

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Serbia, less than five months after he hosted his Serbian counterpart in Paris. It comes as the EU and China continue to strengthen economic ties with Belgrade - but can Serbia maintain a diplomatic balance?

Europe News

EU remains 'fully committed' to lithium deal despite unrest in Serbia

The EU Commission remains committed to strategic partnership on raw materials with Serbia despite recent protests, while Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen are rumoured to be set to visit Belgrade.

Serbia

Tens of thousands rally against lithium mining in Serbia

Scores took to the streets of Serbia on Saturday to protest a proposed lithium mining project in the Jadar valley - with the country's president saying he had been tipped off to potential "mass unrest and a coup" by Russia.

Earth News

'We will die on this land': Serbian farmers protest giant lithium mine

Residents of Serbia's lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining.

Europe News

Why is Europe desperate for lithium, and why are Serbians up in arms?

With green groups set to mass for a protest on the streets of Belgrade this weekend over the planned opening of a Lithium mine, what is it about this controversial mineral that has Europeans keen to acquire supplies?

Europe News

Serbia: Fresh protests threaten EU-backed lithium mining plan

A government U-turn on a blocked lithium mining project immediately followed by an agreement to supply the EU with critical raw materials has triggered a wave of protest across Serbia.

Serbia

Thousands of Serbians protest against EU lithium excavation deal

Crowds of people rallied in several towns and cities in Serbia on Monday to protest a lithium excavation plan the Western Balkan country's government recently signed with the EU.

Serbia

Will EU's lithium deal with Serbia be a boost for Europe's green tech?

Serbia's "lithium deal" is coming back as part of an initiative that officials in Brussels, Belgrade and Berlin hope will be a huge green boon for the continent.

Europe News

EU moves to secure lithium supplies from Serbia amid protests

Brussels has signed a cooperation agreement with Serbia on the supply of critical raw materials, in a move that is also seen as a pivot by the Balkan nation, traditionally an ally of Russia, towards the EU.

South Korea

Fire at South Korean lithium battery factory claims at least 16 lives

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lithium batteries, which are known to pose fire risks under certain conditions.

World News

Serbia puts the Jadar lithium mining project back on the table

The company behind the plan of establishing Europe's largest lithium mine in Serbia is making a fresh effort to put it back on the table.

Economy

Manganese batteries: Could they be the main driver for EVs?

Lithium batteries are expensive to produce, and can be hard to recycle. There are also claims that mining for lithium is dangerous. Manufacturers are looking at other metals to see what they can offer.

Earth News

Commissioner touts imminent agreement with Serbia on raw materials

Last legal hurdles are being discussed before an EU-Serbia trade partnership to source lithium from the Jadar region comes to fruition.

Earth News

Why is lithium crucial to the EU's green and digital transition?

Lithium is one of the 34 critical raw materials listed by the EU under the Critical Raw Materials Act, and a key component in the EU’s quest to ditch fossil fuels and switch to clean energy.

Earth News

More than 70% of key resources imperilled by climate - report

Global production of crucial raw materials may be at risk of disruption due to climate change and businesses need to find adaptation solutions in order to timely deliver clean technologies for the green transition.