Environmental governance: The key determinant of Serbia’s mining future
Serbia stands at a rare strategic juncture. Few countries in Europe possess the combination of mineral wealth, geographic position, industrial […]
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Norway’s postponement of deep sea mining: A temporary relief, but a risk remains for ocean ecosystems
The Arctic Ocean’s deep-sea ecosystems will remain safe from deep-sea mining—for now. Norway had planned to begin seabed mining exploration
ABB report highlights Australian and global mining industry’s progress towards sustainability and decarbonisation
ABB’s “Mining’s Moment” report emphasizes the mining sector’s strides in embracing sustainability and decarbonisation, with a clear recognition that transitioning
Environmental groups challenge Serbia’s approval of Rio Tinto’s Jadar mining project
The Ministry of Environmental Protection of Serbia has outlined the scope and requirements for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for
Rio Tinto increases capital expenditure and focuses on copper, lithium and clean energy projects
Rio Tinto, the Anglo-Australian mining giant, announced an increase in its capital expenditure guidance for 2025 and forecasted higher copper
Portugal to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2024 to boost green transition efforts
Portugal has announced plans to issue an international tender for lithium prospecting licenses next year, a process originally scheduled for
Shifting foundations: Preserving cultural identity in Europe’s transition away from coal
The phase-out of coal in Europe is essential to addressing climate change, but it presents significant challenges for regions that
China to conduct pioneering deep-sea mining experiment in international waters
A state-owned Chinese company plans to conduct a groundbreaking mining experiment in the Pacific Ocean’s international waters, including areas near
Norwegian environmental party blocks Arctic deep-sea mining plans in budget deal
A small left-wing environmentalist party in Norway, the Socialist Left Party (SV), succeeded in halting plans to mine the sea
Norway’s Arctic seabed mining plans face growing opposition over environmental concerns
Norway is moving forward with plans to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals, including copper, cobalt, zinc