Serbia’s Jadar lithium project draws protests after license changes and environmental concerns
In western Serbia’s Jadar Valley, farmer Zoran Filipovic, 55, says his land is at the center of a dispute over […]
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Moratorium call grows as fishing councils and NGOs oppose deep-sea mining plans
The Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) and three other fishing advisory bodies—North Western Waters Advisory Council, Pelagic Species Advisory Council,
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Lawsuit challenges U.S. approval of Nevada lithium-boron mine over Tiehm’s buckwheat
Conservationists and a Native American tribe have filed suit against the U.S. government seeking to halt a lithium mine in
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Quebec referendum nears as residents oppose La Loutre graphite mine plans
A grassroots campaign opposing the La Loutre graphite mine project near Duhamel, Quebec, is gaining traction in the Gatineau Valley
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Nigeria lithium processing and mining projects raise environmental risk concerns
Nigeria’s emerging lithium industry is positioned as an economic diversification opportunity as global demand grows for electric vehicles (EVs) and
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Lithium mining plans in Serbia’s Jadar Valley face opposition over environmental risks
The Jadar Valley in Serbia is at the center of a dispute over lithium mining proposed by Rio Tinto. The
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Coal-fired capacity expansion in India amid rising electricity demand
India’s energy demand is increasing alongside rapid economic growth and a growing population. The country is investing in renewable energy
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India’s net-zero plan hinges on securing critical minerals for clean tech supply
India has set a target for net zero emissions by 2070 as part of its climate strategy, while it faces
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EPA settlement orders Hell’s Kitchen Geothermal to restore Salton Sea wetlands
A lithium extraction project in Imperial County has been linked to impacts on wetlands connected to the Salton Sea, the
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Electric vehicle shift and rising critical mineral demand spur deep seabed mining debate
Norway has reached a milestone in transport electrification, with electric vehicles now outnumbering gas-powered cars. The change reflects a broader
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EU-funded mining waste cadastre in Serbia lacks complete data on hazardous sites
The Cadastre of Mining Waste in Serbia was established with significant EU funding to provide comprehensive data on hazardous waste
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Ghana protests highlight illegal gold mining and deforestation pressures
Public protests against illegal gold mining and deforestation have intensified in Ghana. Organizers and participants are calling attention to surface