Latin America’s chance to transform mining and lead the energy transition
Latin America’s tumultuous relationship with mining dates back to the conquistadors’ plundering of gold and silver for the Spanish crown. […]
Africa’s crucial role in shaping the future of deep-sea mining and ocean conservation
As negotiations to establish rules for commercial deep-sea mining in international waters resume this week at the International Seabed Authority
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
High Court hearing tests future of controversial Whitehaven coal mine project in UK
A High Court hearing in London is examining the legality of a proposed coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria, amid a
Mining giants lobby against national environmental reforms, citing economic concerns
Recent documents obtained under freedom of information laws reveal that mining giants, including Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto, have lobbied
Navigating lithium’s role in Europe’s green transition: Extractivism, peripherality and resistance in Serbia
In recent years, lithium has emerged as a pivotal material in the dual transitions towards digitalization and environmental sustainability. It’s
Sweden’s Supreme Court upholds decision on Kallak iron ore mine despite local opposition and environmental concerns
On June 25, Sweden’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld the 2022 decision by the previous Swedish government to grant an exploitation
Redefining sustainability: Building a circular battery economy
From the catastrophic Brumadinho dam collapse in Brazil claiming nearly 300 lives to the desecration of sacred Aboriginal sites at
Environmental and indigenous rights concerns Lead BASF and Eramet to withdraw from Indonesian nickel project
On June 24, BASF and Eramet announced their decision to cancel a major green energy project in Indonesia, citing concerns
Navigating the energy transition: Balancing progress and protection on indigenous lands
The shift to sustainable energy is crucial for our future, but it requires a significant increase in the extraction of