Press releases
Rio Tinto's response to the attack on the field team by local activists
We strongly condemn today's reckless attack by activists from "Ne damo Jadar" against the team of company’s contract partners during their regular tour of Rio Tinto owned properties in the Jadar Valley. This incident represents the continuation of an aggressive campaign of threats, intimidation and attacks against Rio Sava employees and our contract partners based on misinformation and fake news.
Rio Tinto's reaction to the protest and attacks in front of the Omni Center in Valjevo
With regret, we note the alarming fact that today in Valjevo, during the organization of a public dialogue on the Jadar Project, individuals, through threats, intimidation, and attacks on representatives of Rio Tinto and the present citizens of Valjevo, have obstructed free dialogue and information exchange, under the pretext of expressing the free will of citizens opposing the Jadar Project.
Rio Tinto responds to misleading article and inaccurate information on Jadar Project environmental studies
On March 14 weekly magazine NIN published the article “Mining lithium would destroy living world in Jadar”. The article quotes parts of the findings published in 2021 publication of the Serbian Academy of Science and Arts (SANU) and concludes that “opening of the Jadarite mine and processing facility would irreversibly damage living world in Jadar”.
Rio Tinto responds to fake and misleading Instagram post
An Instagram post by Jelena Stupljanin claiming Rio Tinto is responsible for poisoning two deer and one fawn in the Jadar Valley is misleading and repeating false allegations made two years ago.
Rio Tinto calls for public dialogue based on facts to address ongoing misinformation campaign
Rio Tinto is calling for industry commentators and Jadar Project opponents to have a fact-based public dialogue to avoid continuing to mislead the public. Spreading misinformation and baseless claims prevents having an informed public conversation based on facts.
Rio Tinto responds to inaccurate claims made N1 portal article titled “Opposition on the Lithium Mine: Between Crimes, Devastation, and Health Destruction.”
The N1 portal published an article this morning titled “Opposition on the Lithium Mine: Between Crimes, Devastation, and Health Destruction,” which featured opposition parties as interviewees, allegedly invited by the N1 editorial team, to comment on the opening of a lithium mine in the Jadar Valley.
Rio Tinto refutes claims made by Ljiljana Bralovic on Glas javnosti portal
Ljiljana Bralovic made several untrue claims about Rio Tinto and the Jadar Project on the Glas javnosti portal on Monday, 29 January.
Response to “Between the Lines” Television Una, interview with Nenad Kostić
In the program “Between the Lines”, Television Una, on Sunday 28 January 2024, Nenad Kostić made several false and unsubstantiated claims about the Jadar Project that Rio Sava disputes and is seeking to correct.
Response by Rio Tinto to false and inaccurate claims on N1 Television program
Mr. Dušan Vasiljević today made several false and inaccurate claims about the use of sulfuric acid, economic benefits and sustainable mining related to the Jadar Project on the N1 television programme.
Rio Sava’s response to protest in front of Information Center in Loznica
Rio Sava respects the right of Serbia’s citizens to protest peacefully in accordance with the law, however, the protest today outside the Loznica Information Centre continues a trend of activist groups spreading inaccurate, groundless claims about our company.
Rio Tinto statement in response to baseless accusations by opponents of the Jadar Project
Over the weekend opponents of the Project made several unsubstantiated and baseless accusations against Rio Tinto. The claims continue a trend of activist groups spreading inaccurate, groundless claims about our company which are then reported by select media outlets without any verification.
Statement about alleged activities of Rio Tinto in Serbia
The Ecological Uprising organisation today made several statements about the activities of Rio Tinto in Serbia related to the Jadar Project.
Public notice regarding incorrect information about the alleged activities of Rio Tinto
Contrary to recent inaccurate media reporting, Rio Tinto has never engaged in lithium exploration or project development in Portugal, either independently or through joint ventures.
Rio Sava is starting with the selective removal of building components, preserving traditional architecture elements
Loznica - Rio Sava is beginning to remove select historical architecture from abandoned buildings in the Jadar Valley as part of preparatory work to demolish the dilapidated houses and structures.
Information for the public in relation to incorrect statements of Let’s Protect Jadar and Rađevina Association
Representatives of the Let’s Protect Jadar and Rađevina Association have once again (publicly) announced a series of untruths and unfounded accusations related to Rio Sava Exploration d.o.o. (Rio Sava), our parent company Rio Tinto and the Jadar Project (the Project).
Public notice regarding incorrect information about the Project Jadar
Information has appeared in the public that links the recent changes to the Law on Planning and Construction with the plans to continue the implementation of the "Jadar" project.
Current status of the Jadar Project – Interview with Marijanti Babić
Rio Tinto’s Country Head Serbia, Marijanti Babić, in an interview with Loznički Nedeljnik, answered questions about the status of the Jadar project, and the aspirations of the company in Loznica after the Government of Serbia cancelled the Special Purpose Area Spatial Plan for the development of the Jadar deposit.
Solutions for arranging parcels owned by the company are available for inspection
The company Rio Sava Exploration will start the process of arranging the parcels in its ownership. Based on the obtained permits, land clearing and removal of houses and buildings that are no longer in use for security reasons will be undertaken.
Internal Feasibility study being completed as continuation of previous commitments
This statement is a response to the SEOS claim that Rio Tinto and Bechtel are progressing the development of the Jadar Project. Rio Tinto reiterates that it respects the Government decision earlier this year to revoke all permits and licenses for the project.
Press release
Different information appeared in the public about the Decision registering the change of ownership for plots and buildings in KO Slatina.