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
Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica under siege: Illegal gold mining threatens biodiversity
Corcovado National Park, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity, is under severe threat from illegal gold mining operations that are wreaking
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European NGO criticizes EU mining waste rules as outdated and inadequate for new mining projects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