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EU Eyes Serbia's Lithium Amid Geopolitical Tensions

6/30/2025

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The European Union is eyeing Serbia's Jadar Valley for lithium, vital for electric vehicle production in a $2.4 billion Rio Tinto project. Yet, geopolitical tensions loom with China's involvement and Serbia's governance challenges. Meanwhile, Huawei's innovative solid-state battery technology could revolutionize EV range and charging speed, potentially transforming the industry landscape.

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The European Union is eyeing Serbia's Jadar Valley for lithium, vital for electric vehicle production in a $2.4 billion Rio Tinto project. Yet, geopolitical tensions loom with China's involvement and Serbia's governance challenges. Meanwhile, Huawei's innovative solid-state battery technology could revolutionize EV range and charging speed, potentially transforming the industry landscape.