High Court hearing tests future of controversial Whitehaven coal mine project in UK
A High Court hearing in London is examining the legality of a proposed coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria, amid a […]
Mining giants lobby against national environmental reforms, citing economic concerns
Recent documents obtained under freedom of information laws reveal that mining giants, including Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto, have lobbied
Navigating lithium’s role in Europe’s green transition: Extractivism, peripherality and resistance in Serbia
In recent years, lithium has emerged as a pivotal material in the dual transitions towards digitalization and environmental sustainability. It’s
Sweden’s Supreme Court upholds decision on Kallak iron ore mine despite local opposition and environmental concerns
On June 25, Sweden’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld the 2022 decision by the previous Swedish government to grant an exploitation
Redefining sustainability: Building a circular battery economy
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Environmental and indigenous rights concerns Lead BASF and Eramet to withdraw from Indonesian nickel project
On June 24, BASF and Eramet announced their decision to cancel a major green energy project in Indonesia, citing concerns
Navigating the energy transition: Balancing progress and protection on indigenous lands
The shift to sustainable energy is crucial for our future, but it requires a significant increase in the extraction of
Norway moves forward with seabed mineral mining plans despite environmental backlash
Norway is advancing towards potentially becoming the first country to engage in seabed mineral mining, as the government announced plans
Mass protests erupt in Serbia against controversial lithium mining project amid environmental concerns
The protest against the controversial lithium mining project in western Serbia reflects a deep-seated tension between environmental concerns and economic
Greenland Resources Inc. advances sustainability with comprehensive reporting and future initiatives
It seems like Greenland Resources Inc. is making significant strides in sustainability with the publication of its Sustainability Report, prepared
Serbian environmental group urges EU leaders to halt support for Jadar lithium project
The Association of Environmental Organizations of Serbia (SEOS) has strongly opposed the European Union’s potential backing of the Jadar lithium
From sovereignty to subordination: The evolution of African mining ownership
In the early years following independence, African governments reclaimed sovereignty over their metal and mineral resources previously exploited by European