Igor Radošević: Rio Tinto admits that the state has deceived the people
The lithium controversy in Serbia has been going on for years. The current government, representing the interests of Rio Tinto, has been convincing the citizens of Serbia for years that lithium is a historical chance, while on the other hand, it avoids admitting that the consequences of lithium processing will be devastating for the water, land and future of the citizens of Serbia.
Under the pressure of December protests and the blocking of the highway near the Gazela bridge, the state "officially" withdrew from all projects related to the excavation of lithium in Serbia, and thus allegedly put an end to this topic. Is this the end of the Rio Tinto saga? It's not. This is just the beginning. It is time to analyze this problem by the following points: