Rio Tinto Jadar lithium mine dispute over contamination claims and environmental safeguards
A proposed $2.4 billion lithium project in Jadar, Serbia, has triggered protests and a public dispute over findings related to […]
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Deep-sea mining moratorium talks stall as Nauru-backed NORI targets 2026
This month, during a week-long session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), attempts to impose a global moratorium on deep-sea
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European NGO calls for revision of 2006 EU mining waste directive
A legal analysis commissioned by the European NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) examines whether current EU rules on mining waste
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Upgrade proposals for EU rules on mining waste management
A legal analysis of the 2006 EU Extractive Waste Directive points to gaps in how mining waste is regulated across
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Mining plans in western Serbia spark protests over lithium project permits
New mining proposals in the Dinaric Alps, a mountain range spanning the Balkan Peninsula, are being linked to demand for
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Zimbabwe implements immediate ban on riverbed alluvial mining
Zimbabwe has introduced an immediate ban on riverbed alluvial mining to safeguard the environment, a move expected to affect many
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EU reaffirms strategic raw materials partnership with Serbia amid Belgrade protests
The European Commission says it remains committed to a strategic partnership with Serbia on raw materials despite recent protests and
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U.S.-Canada review board seeks data on selenium pollution in Kootenai River
U.S. and Canadian officials are addressing long-standing concerns about water contamination in the Kootenai River raised by Native American tribes
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Greenland? No—Arctic deep-sea mining zones show sperm whales and other vulnerable species
Greenpeace says it has recorded significant marine biodiversity in an Arctic area proposed for deep-sea mining. The environmental campaigners are
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Rio Tinto lithium project in Serbia sparks protests in Belgrade after license reinstatement
About 30,000 people took to the streets of Belgrade to protest the revival of Rio Tinto’s lithium mining plans in
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Serbia faces mounting protests over Rio Tinto lithium project in Jadar region
Large-scale protests have erupted in Serbia over the Rio Tinto lithium mining project. Demonstrators say they are concerned about potential
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China’s deep-sea mining push brings environmental and ISA governance pressure
China is increasing its role in deep-sea mining, an area described as largely unregulated, with attention focused on both environmental