Copper and cobalt mining in DRC linked to reproductive health complaints
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, preliminary research suggests that communities near cobalt and copper mining sites are seeing rising […]
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Illegal gold mining in Ghana contaminates water, soil, air and cocoa supply
Ghana is dealing with the consequences of illegal gold mining, including polluted rivers, contaminated soil, toxic air and degraded ecosystems.
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Rare earth extraction from mining waste using Phoenix Tailings’ low-waste process
Demand for critical metals is rising as the world moves toward cleaner energy technologies, including electric vehicles, wind turbines and
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Lawsuit challenges U.S. approval of Nevada lithium-boron mine over Tiehm’s buckwheat
Conservationists and a Native American tribe have filed suit against the U.S. government seeking to halt a lithium mine in
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Quebec referendum nears as residents oppose La Loutre graphite mine plans
A grassroots campaign opposing the La Loutre graphite mine project near Duhamel, Quebec, is gaining traction in the Gatineau Valley
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Nigeria lithium processing and mining projects raise environmental risk concerns
Nigeria’s emerging lithium industry is positioned as an economic diversification opportunity as global demand grows for electric vehicles (EVs) and
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Coal-fired capacity expansion in India amid rising electricity demand
India’s energy demand is increasing alongside rapid economic growth and a growing population. The country is investing in renewable energy
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India’s net-zero plan hinges on securing critical minerals for clean tech supply
India has set a target for net zero emissions by 2070 as part of its climate strategy, while it faces
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EPA settlement orders Hell’s Kitchen Geothermal to restore Salton Sea wetlands
A lithium extraction project in Imperial County has been linked to impacts on wetlands connected to the Salton Sea, the
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Electric vehicle shift and rising critical mineral demand spur deep seabed mining debate
Norway has reached a milestone in transport electrification, with electric vehicles now outnumbering gas-powered cars. The change reflects a broader
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Ghana protests highlight illegal gold mining and deforestation pressures
Public protests against illegal gold mining and deforestation have intensified in Ghana. Organizers and participants are calling attention to surface
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Illegal gold mining surge in Ghana linked to mercury pollution and health impacts
Unlicensed extraction and reported exposure risks Illegal gold mining operations in Ghana, known as galamsey, have expanded rapidly, prompting concerns