Greenpeace protests Loke Marine Minerals’ deep sea mining plans in the Arctic
Greenpeace International has released a new report titled Gambling with the Deep Sea – Those Betting on Mining the Arctic, […]
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Protests erupt in Serbia as Rio Tinto’s lithium mining license is restored
On July 16, the Serbian government reinstated Rio Tinto’s license for lithium mining in the Jadar Valley, sparking widespread protests
Local communities in Bosnia and Serbia protest mining exploitation amid environmental concerns
Local communities in Bosnia and Serbia are accusing authorities of colluding with mining companies to exploit natural resources, particularly lithium,
European Green Party backs Serbian protesters against lithium mining: A call for genuine debate and accountability
The European Green Party has expressed solidarity with anti-lithium protesters in Serbia ahead of a National Assembly debate on lithium
Serbia’s lithium mining project sparks protests: Balancing economic ambitions with environmental concerns
Since August, a major lithium mining project in the Jadar River basin has ignited nationwide protests in Serbia, driven by
Norway’s deep-sea mining: A risky new frontier
In what is now Norway, ancient fisher-farmers once caught massive bluefin tuna along the world’s second-longest coastline. Over the centuries,
EU NGOs urge sustainable solutions over deep-sea mining amid environmental concerns
While the Draghi report references an 11-year-old study on seabed minerals, recent research underscores the financial risks and uncertainties surrounding
Rio Tinto CEO accuses disinformation campaign against Serbia’s controversial lithium mine project
The CEO of the Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto has claimed through local media that his company and its controversial
The role of scientists in shaping Arctic futures: Unintentional promotion and responsibility in deep-sea mining
In the rapidly evolving Arctic, local communities are central to decision-making processes concerning extractivism, bearing the direct consequences of these
“Inappropriate” Disposal of Mining Waste in the EU—How Does Serbia Compare?
A legal analysis published by the non-governmental organization Transport & Environment has found that the European Union’s directive on mining
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