Deep-sea mining research links “dark oxygen” to disturbed polymetallic nodules
Research published in Nature Geoscience reports that extracting rare metals from the deep sea could generate a form of oxygen […]
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Latin America’s transition minerals reshape mining’s environmental and trade footprint
Latin America’s mining relationship traces back to the conquistadors’ plundering of gold and silver for the Spanish crown. After independence,
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African countries’ influence grows as ISA deep-sea mining talks resume
Negotiations to set rules for commercial deep-sea mining in international waters are resuming this week at the International Seabed Authority
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Water stewardship focus grows as Africa’s mining expands
Mining activity across Africa is expanding, increasing attention on water stewardship and the management of groundwater and surface water resources.
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High Court to rule on legality of proposed Whitehaven net-zero coal mine
A High Court hearing in London is assessing the legality of a proposed coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria, as the
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Mining companies press Australia to ease environmental reforms under nature positive plan
Recent documents obtained through freedom of information laws say mining firms, including Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto, lobbied the Albanese
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Lithium mining fight in Serbia amid EU battery supply-chain push
In recent years, lithium has been used in conventional batteries for devices including smartphones and laptops, and it is also
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Swedish court decision keeps Kallak iron ore exploitation concession on track
On June 25, Sweden’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld a 2022 decision by the previous Swedish government to grant an exploitation
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Circular battery recycling targets and EU rules under review for lithium recovery
Demand for metals used in electric vehicle batteries, as well as in solar panels and wind turbines, is increasing. The
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BASF and Eramet cancel Indonesia Sonic Bay refinery amid Indigenous rights concerns
On June 24, BASF and Eramet announced they would cancel a major project in Indonesia, citing concerns about its impact
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Mineral extraction and hydropower impacts on lakes and rivers in the green transition
The shift toward sustainable energy depends on expanded mineral extraction and additional non-fossil electricity generation, including hydroelectric power. The same
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Norway launches seabed mining licensing with 386-block auction planned for 2025
Norway has announced plans to auction 386 blocks for seabed mineral mining early next year, as the government moves toward