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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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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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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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
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EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and supply chain impacts in Africa
On 24 May, the European Union enacted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The legislation requires large businesses to
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Rio Tinto publishes new environmental studies for halted Jadar lithium project
Rio Tinto said on Thursday that it has published new environmental studies for its Jadar lithium project in Serbia. The
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Renewable energy mineral supply chains face anti-corruption and transparency focus
The renewable energy shift depends heavily on minerals including copper, cobalt, bauxite and lithium. These materials are used in technologies