Consequences of illegal gold mining in Ghana: Health risks, environmental damage and a call for action
Millions in Ghana are grappling with the severe consequences of illegal gold mining, locally referred to as “galamsey.” This practice […]
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Residents protest proposed copper mining project in Turkey
Residents in the Kurdish-majority region of Lice (Licê) in Diyarbakır (Amed), Turkey, gathered to protest a proposed copper mining project,
Balancing lithium extraction and water conservation: Innovations in Nevada’s mining industry
Supporters of lithium mining argue that this elemental salt is essential for advancing the clean energy economy and has the
The role of scientists in shaping Arctic futures: Unintentional promotion and responsibility in deep-sea mining
In the rapidly evolving Arctic, local communities are central to decision-making processes concerning extractivism, bearing the direct consequences of these
Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica under siege: Illegal gold mining threatens biodiversity
Corcovado National Park, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity, is under severe threat from illegal gold mining operations that are wreaking
Controversy rises as Nauru-backed firm advances deep-sea mining plans
This month, at a week-long session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), efforts to impose a global moratorium on deep-sea
Zimbabwe bans riverbed alluvial mining to protect environment
Zimbabwe has implemented an immediate ban on riverbed alluvial mining to safeguard the environment, a decision expected to significantly affect
U.S. and Canada collaborate to address coal mining pollution impacting Kootenai River
Officials from the U.S. and Canada are taking action to address long-standing concerns from Native American tribes and environmental groups
China’s deep-sea mining surge: Environmental risks and geopolitical implications
China is swiftly asserting its dominance in the largely unregulated realm of deep-sea mining, raising critical concerns about the environmental
Activists urge caution on deep-sea mining amid ongoing ISA negotiations
Environmental activists are voicing strong concerns about the push to establish regulations for commercial deep-sea mining in international waters. Since