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
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Deep-sea mining regulation talks prompt opposition amid ISA negotiations in Jamaica
Environmental activists are raising concerns about efforts to set regulations for commercial deep-sea mining in international waters. Negotiations are being
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Serbia suspends lithium mining plans pending expert guarantees
On Thursday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that no lithium mining will begin in the country until guarantees are secured
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Germany blocks any move to lift deep-sea mining ban over environmental risks
Germany opposes lifting the ban on deep-sea mining, citing environmental concerns alongside resource demand. The German position is tied to
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Merdeka Copper Gold shifts to solar and biodiesel under Indonesia net zero plan
Merdeka Copper Gold (MDKA) is pursuing decarbonization measures linked to Indonesia’s net zero emissions by 2060 target. The company said
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Tunisia signs six green hydrogen MoUs with international firms
Tunisia has signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to advance its green hydrogen production strategy. The agreements were formalized in