Thousands protest in western Serbia over Rio Tinto lithium project near Loznica
Demonstrators gathered in western Serbia to oppose a lithium mining project near Loznica. The effort is led by the Anglo-Australian […]
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Greenland Resources sustainability reporting prepared by COWI for ESG disclosure
Greenland Resources Inc. has published a Sustainability Report prepared by COWI, aimed at providing transparency to investors and offtakers on
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Serbian environmental group calls for EU to stop backing Jadar lithium project
The Association of Environmental Organizations of Serbia, SEOS, said it has opposed the European Union’s potential support for the Jadar
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Transnational corporate return reshaped African mining ownership since the 1990s
In the early years after independence, African governments reclaimed control over metal and mineral resources previously worked by European mining
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Greenland Minerals arbitration over uranium ban and mining rights
Greenland Minerals (GM), a subsidiary of Energy Transition Minerals (ETM), has initiated arbitration against the governments of Greenland and Denmark.
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Rio Tinto defends Jadar lithium project as Serbia weighs environmental concerns
Rio Tinto says its newly issued draft environmental impact assessments support the safety of planned lithium extraction at the Jadar
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Rio Tinto notice of dispute filed under Serbia-UK investment treaty
The British-Serbian activist group Earth Thrive says Rio Tinto has notified the Serbian government of plans to initiate arbitration proceedings
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Rising critical mineral demand tied to human rights allegations in mining
Demand for critical minerals used in clean energy technologies has increased as deployment of low-carbon systems accelerates. New data links
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Kyrgyzstan lifts ban on uranium and thorium mining amid environmental safety concerns
Environmental activists in Kyrgyzstan have raised concerns after the parliament approved an end to a five-year prohibition on uranium mining.
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Renewable energy minerals demand rises; responsible mining standards expand
The shift toward renewable energy is expected to increase demand for critical minerals and metals including lithium, copper, manganese, and
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Guatemala cancels environmental permit for Bluestone open-pit mine near El Salvador
The Guatemalan government has revoked an environmental license for a proposed open-pit mine near the border with El Salvador, citing
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Thailand’s mineral resources valued at 44.41 quadrillion baht for new industries
Thailand has mineral resources valued at an estimated 44.41 quadrillion baht (about $1.20 quadrillion), spanning 60 million rai (9.6 million