Norway’s Arctic seabed mining plans face growing opposition over environmental concerns
Norway is moving forward with plans to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals, including copper, cobalt, zinc […]
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Repositioning the United States as a leader in shaping seabed mining policies
The United States must take a more proactive role in shaping the future of seabed mining by developing a comprehensive
India advances in deep-sea mining trials amid global concerns over environmental impact
In October, India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) successfully conducted an exploratory mining trial in the Andaman Sea, marking
Mining in the DRC linked to rising reproductive health issues for women
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the mining of cobalt and copper—critical materials for battery technologies—appears to be taking
Amsterdam Court ruling upholds right to protest against deep sea mining, rejecting corporate attempt to limit dissent
The recent decision by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal to reject Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI)’s attempt to limit the
Ghana’s battle against illegal gold mining: A threat to the environment, economy and health
Ghana is grappling with the devastating consequences of illegal gold mining, which continues to wreak havoc on its environment, economy
Protests erupt in Turkey’s Kaz Mountains over destructive copper mine project
The recent protest against the copper mine project in Turkey’s Kaz Mountains highlights a significant environmental and social conflict. Locals
Phoenix Tailings revolutionizes rare earth metal extraction from mining waste
As the world moves towards cleaner energy solutions, there is an increasing demand for critical metals, particularly rare earth elements,
European fisheries advisory councils call for ban on deep-sea mining over environmental and economic risks
A coalition of European fisheries advisory councils has strongly endorsed a proposed ban on deep-sea mining, raising concerns over the
Serbia’s lithium conflict: Striking a balance between economic growth and environmental protection
In the Jadar Valley of western Serbia, Zoran Filipovic, a 55-year-old farmer, faces a dilemma that pits his ancestral land
Fishing Advisory Councils and NGOs call for deep-sea mining moratorium amid environmental concerns
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) have welcomed the position of the Long Distance
Conservationists and Native American tribe sue to block Nevada lithium mine threatening endangered wildflower
Conservationists and a Native American tribe are suing the U.S. government to block a lithium mine in Nevada, claiming it