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Thousands protest in Belgrade against Serbian government’s response to lithium mine opposition
Thousands of protesters gathered in central Belgrade on September 1 to oppose what they claim are government efforts to suppress
Controversy surrounds Jadar lithium mine amid environmental concerns
The proposed $2.4 billion lithium mine in Jadar, Serbia, has ignited a new wave of controversy. Scientists associated with Rio
Controversy rises as Nauru-backed firm advances deep-sea mining plans
This month, at a week-long session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), efforts to impose a global moratorium on deep-sea
European NGO criticizes EU mining waste rules as outdated and inadequate for new mining projects
While Europe often prides itself on having some of the highest environmental and social standards globally, its mining waste regulations
EU mining waste regulations under review: Time for an upgrade to meet new standards
The analysis of the 2006 EU Extractive Waste Directive highlights several critical issues with Europe’s current mining waste regulations. Given
A new mining frontier: The controversy surrounding the green transition in the Dinaric Alps
A new era of mining is unfolding in the Dinaric Alps, the rugged mountain range stretching through the Balkan Peninsula,
Zimbabwe bans riverbed alluvial mining to protect environment
Zimbabwe has implemented an immediate ban on riverbed alluvial mining to safeguard the environment, a decision expected to significantly affect
EU stands firm on strategic raw materials partnership with Serbia amid protests and political tensions
The European Commission remains committed to its strategic partnership with Serbia on raw materials, despite recent protests and political tensions.
U.S. and Canada collaborate to address coal mining pollution impacting Kootenai River
Officials from the U.S. and Canada are taking action to address long-standing concerns from Native American tribes and environmental groups
Greenpeace discovers high biodiversity in Arctic area proposed for deep-sea mining, raising environmental concerns
Greenpeace has reported finding significant marine biodiversity in an area of the Arctic slated for deep-sea mining, intensifying concerns over
Serbia’s lithium battle: Protests erupt as Rio Tinto revives controversial mining project
The ongoing conflict over lithium mining in Serbia has escalated, with around 30,000 Serbians taking to the streets of Belgrade