A lake in western Serbia turns red: the locals suspect Rio Tinto mining company

Residents of the village of Gornja Nedeljica, near Loznica, suspect that Rio Tinto secretly started excavations, which led to changes in the lake's colour. Company officials deny the allegations.

Residents of the village of Gornja Nedeljica, near Loznica, suspect that Rio Tinto secretly started excavations, which led to changes in the lake’s colour. Company officials deny the allegations.

Protest in Loznica

Citizens protest against Rio Tinto mine in Loznica

On Thursday citizens gathered in front of the town council of Loznica, in which representatives of the local self-government discussed changes to the spatial plan of the city formulated in such a way as to enable further implementation of the Rio Tinto mine project.

On Thursday citizens gathered in front of the town council of Loznica, in which representatives of the local self-government discussed changes to the spatial plan of the city formulated in such a way as to enable further implementation of the Rio Tinto mine project.