Glencore launches ProAc project in DRC to drive economic growth and sustainability
Swiss mining giant Glencore has introduced the ProAc project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming to foster […]
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Greenpeace launches Arctic expedition to assess impact of Norway’s deep-sea mining plans
As the Norwegian government advances plans to open Arctic waters to deep-sea mining, Greenpeace Nordic and Greenpeace Germany have set
Kyrgyzstan and Russia ratify agreement for major radioactive decontamination project
Kyrgyzstan ratified a significant agreement with Russia on Wednesday to undertake extensive decontamination of radioactive sites across the country. The
Deep-Sea mining could generate ‘dark oxygen’ and harm marine ecosystems
Recent research published in Nature Geoscience reveals that mining rare metals from the deep sea could produce a form of
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