13/11/2025
Компанија Рио Тинто објавила је да привремено „одлаже“ пројекат у долини Јадра. Шта то значи за целокупни пројекат, прочитајте изнад.
— English:
Rio Tinto has announced a temporary “postponement” of the Jadar project. According to available information, this status preserves all existing project rights and places operations in a dormant phase, rather than representing a permanent withdrawal. A similar pause occurred in 2022, ahead of national elections, after which administrative activity gradually resumed.
The Jadar and Mačva region sit above a major interconnected groundwater basin considered one of Serbia’s most significant reserves of drinking water. Hydrogeological studies indicate that the volume and quality of these resources are comparable to the total municipal consumption of the entire country, and are discussed as a potential long-term supply source for wider regions, including water-scarce areas of Vojvodina.
Serbia currently protects just over 8% of its territory, among the lowest in Europe, while neighboring countries safeguard between 35% and 40%. The EU Biodiversity Strategy sets a target of 30% protected areas by 2030.
The Jadar valley includes valuable waterways, high biodiversity, fertile land, and settlements with deep cultural heritage. Because of this combination of natural and social importance, the area is increasingly referenced in expert assessments within the context of long-term environmental conservation.
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