Political shift in Budapest threatens multi-billion euro lithium project in Lopare

Bosnia and Herzegovina entered 2026 facing a pivotal moment for the Lopare mining project, which was intended to position its Republika Srpska (RS) entity as a strategic partner for the European automotive industry. However, Saturday’s transfer of power in Budapest has dismantled one of the three key pillars supporting the venture. The deposits on Mount Majevica are estimated to be among the most significant in Europe, containing 1.5 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent, 14 million tons of boric acid, and millions of tons of potassium and magnesium. Pročitaj više