Appearing on the show Među nama on Nova S television, our guest, hydrogeologist Professor Zoran Stevanović, once again emphasized that the Mačva region represents an exceptional reserve of drinking water — a resource of vital importance for Serbia’s future, especially in light of increasingly severe climate change.

“This is a quantity of water that we must not allow to be polluted under any circumstances,” the professor warned.

During the conversation, he explained whether the opening of a lithium mine in Jadar could threaten drinking water sources — not only in the immediate vicinity but also across a wider area. He raised the critical question: is so-called “ecological mining” even possible?

Professor Stevanović also presented his arguments against the implementation of this project, warning of the long-term risks it poses to the environment and public health.

All of these questions, along with the broader context of lithium, extraction, and sustainability, are explored in the fourth episode of our series “Lithium – Experts Speak Out.”