Norway votes to allow deep-sea exploration for copper and cobalt
In what is now Norway, fisher-farmers once caught massive bluefin tuna along the world’s second-longest coastline. Over centuries, Norwegians developed […]
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EU NGOs call for circular economy as deep-sea mining faces moratorium demands
Deep-sea mining risks cited in EU policy debate EU NGOs are urging a shift away from deep-sea mining, citing environmental
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Rio Tinto CEO alleges disinformation targeting Serbia’s Jadar lithium project
Jakob Stausholm, the chief executive of Rio Tinto, said through local media that the company and its plans for a
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Scientists’ communication and deep-sea mining debate in Norway’s Arctic discussions
In the Arctic, local communities are described as central to decision-making on extractivism, with direct consequences tied to those choices.
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EU mining waste rules questioned as Serbia reports unmonitored contaminated sites
Europe is preparing to open new mines in the coming years as part of efforts to produce 10 percent of
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Illegal gold mining operations threaten biodiversity in Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica is facing severe pressure from illegal gold mining activities. Authorities say remote, densely forested
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Protesters rally in Belgrade over lithium mine concerns and alleged activist suppression
Thousands of protesters gathered in central Belgrade on September 1 to oppose what they said were government efforts to suppress
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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