The planned lithium mine in Serbia by Rio Tinto is facing strong opposition from local residents like Zlatko Kokanovic, who fear environmental impacts. Despite government support, including from President Aleksandar Vucic and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the community remains skeptical of the project’s promises about sustainability and ecological safety, fearing for their water supply and agricultural land. Protests are reigniting as concerns about misinformation and government motives grow.