Protest against lithium exploitation in Belgrade in August

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, JUL 31 - The Eco Guard (Eko Straza) environmental group in Serbia called a protest against lithium mining in Belgrade for August 10, local media reported. Eco Guard stated in an X post that the protest will take place on the date of the government's 40-day deadline to adopt a law on lithium mining and ensure the implementation of its decision to ban Rio Tinto's Jadar project. Eco Guard invited all Serbian citizens to attend the protest, regardless of political affiliation or ideology. "This is a protest for the benefit of all citizens," it added, according to regional television station N1. (ANSA).