Greenpeace sets sail to investigate deep-sea mining risks in Arctic waters
As the Norwegian government advances plans to open Arctic waters to deep-sea mining, Greenpeace Nordic and Greenpeace Germany have set sail to the region with...
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Kyrgyzstan and Russia agree on major cleanup of radioactive waste sites
Kyrgyzstan ratified a significant agreement with Russia on Wednesday to undertake extensive decontamination of radioactive sites across the country. The agreement addresses the environmental damage...
Deep-Sea mining risks creating ‘dark oxygen’ and harmful effects on marine ecosystems
Recent research published in Nature Geoscience reveals that mining rare metals from the deep sea could produce a form of oxygen dubbed “dark oxygen” and...
Latin America’s crucial role in shaping sustainable mining and the global energy transition
Latin America’s tumultuous relationship with mining dates back to the conquistadors’ plundering of gold and silver for the Spanish crown. Following independence, the arrival of...
Africa’s crucial role in deep-sea mining: Balancing economic gains with environmental risks
As negotiations to establish rules for commercial deep-sea mining in international waters resume this week at the International Seabed Authority (ISA), African countries find themselves...
Addressing water stewardship challenges in Africa’s growing mining sector
As mining activities expand across Africa, the focus on water stewardship becomes increasingly crucial. While many countries benefit from the growth in the mining sector,...
High Court to decide fate of controversial Whitehaven coal mine amid environmental disputes
A High Court hearing in London is examining the legality of a proposed coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria, amid a broader debate on fossil fuel...
Australian mining giants lobby against environmental reforms, citing economic impact
Recent documents obtained under freedom of information laws reveal that mining giants, including Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto, have lobbied the Albanese government to soften...
Resisting lithium mining: Serbia’s struggle for environmental sustainability and justice
In recent years, lithium has emerged as a pivotal material in the dual transitions towards digitalization and environmental sustainability. It’s a cornerstone of conventional batteries...
Sweden Supreme Court upholds mining concession in Kallak, despite environmental and cultural concerns
On June 25, Sweden’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld the 2022 decision by the previous Swedish government to grant an exploitation concession for a mine in...