Why is mining industry loosing public trust in Europe and what could be done?
The erosion of public trust in the mining industry in Europe is a complex issue rooted in environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns, as well...
Tag : green transition
India’s global partnerships in critical minerals: A strategic overview
This blog series explores India’s expanding international collaborations in the critical minerals sector, serving as a comprehensive resource for primary sources. It delves into various...
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...
Ensuring a sustainable green future: Addressing challenges in critical mineral supply and demand
Critical minerals are essential raw materials that societies need but which are at risk of shortage. Their importance varies by country. For example, phosphate rock...
Demand for nickel: How the race for energy supply impacts the poor
Nickel is a chemical element essential for the transition to “green” energy. However, its extraction is often associated with environmental issues, as recently highlighted in...
“Financial Times” publishes letter from 40 Serbian experts on Rio Tinto: We are not geopolitical pawns on Europe’s periphery
“Financial Times” published a letter signed by more than 40 experts and civil society organizations from Serbia in response to an article titled “Serbia Ready...
Green transition: Easpring Finland’s proposal for cathode active material plant in Kotka
Easpring Finland New Materials Oy, a joint venture between Finnish Minerals Group and Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co., Ltd., has recently applied for an environmental...
Examining the socioeconomic consequences of Talga’s graphite mining operation in Nunasvaara, Sweden
Since Talga, an Australian mining company, announced its plans to open a graphite mine in Nunasvaara, Sweden, residents in nearby Vittangi have been questioning the...
Striking a balance: Green technology and mining’s complex relationship
The technologies crucial for combating the climate crisis ironically rely on an industry with a tarnished environmental track record. Mining, notorious for excessive water usage,...
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s battle for environmental protection against corporate interests
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, ordinary citizens are rallying together to combat industrial projects that threaten their environment. This grassroots movement, gaining momentum across the nation,...
