A new mining frontier: The controversy surrounding the green transition in the Dinaric Alps
A new era of mining is unfolding in the Dinaric Alps, the rugged mountain range stretching through the Balkan Peninsula, driven by the demand for...
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Zimbabwe bans riverbed alluvial mining to address environmental concerns
Zimbabwe has implemented an immediate ban on riverbed alluvial mining to safeguard the environment, a decision expected to significantly affect many of the country’s gold...
EU upholds raw materials deal with Serbia despite protests and rising tensions
The European Commission remains committed to its strategic partnership with Serbia on raw materials, despite recent protests and political tensions. These protests, which culminated in...
U.S. and Canada address Kootenai River pollution concerns with new environmental review
Officials from the U.S. and Canada are taking action to address long-standing concerns from Native American tribes and environmental groups in Idaho regarding water contamination...
Greenpeace finds rich marine life in Arctic area proposed for deep-sea mining
Greenpeace has reported finding significant marine biodiversity in an area of the Arctic slated for deep-sea mining, intensifying concerns over the potential impact on ocean...
Serbia faces fresh protests over revival of Rio Tinto’s lithium mining project
The ongoing conflict over lithium mining in Serbia has escalated, with around 30,000 Serbians taking to the streets of Belgrade to protest against the revival...
Mass protests in Serbia over Rio Tinto lithium mine
The situation with the lithium mining project in Serbia is escalating. The large-scale protests reflect significant public concern over potential environmental impacts, particularly related to...
China’s deep-sea mining surge: Environmental risks and geopolitical implications
China is swiftly asserting its dominance in the largely unregulated realm of deep-sea mining, raising critical concerns about the environmental and geopolitical consequences of extracting...
Activists urge caution on deep-sea mining amid ongoing ISA negotiations
Environmental activists are voicing strong concerns about the push to establish regulations for commercial deep-sea mining in international waters. Since July 15, the International Seabed...
Serbian President аnnounces no lithium mining until expert guarantees are secured
On Thursday, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić declared that no lithium mining will commence in the country until guarantees are obtained from top experts. Vučić...