Greenland Minerals vs. Greenland: A precedent for future conflicts over transition minerals
The arbitration case involving Greenland Minerals (GM), a subsidiary of Energy Transition Minerals (ETM), and the governments of Greenland and […]
Rio Tinto stands firm on Jadar mine plans amid Serbia environmental concerns
Rio Tinto is adamant that its newly released draft environmental impact assessments prove the safety of its planned lithium extraction
Rio Tinto files notice of dispute with Serbian government over the Jadar project
Background of the dispute: Jadar project and environmental protests The British-Serbian activist group Earth Thrive has reported that Rio Tinto
Rising demand for critical minerals fuels human rights concerns in mining sector
As the world accelerates the deployment of clean energy technologies, the demand for critical minerals used in these technologies has
Kyrgyzstan’s uranium mining resumption sparks environmental concerns amid economic promise
Environmental activists in Kyrgyzstan are raising alarms over the potential for a disaster following the parliament’s decision to lift a
Driving the renewable energy transition: The critical role of minerals and responsible mining
The global push towards renewable energy is set to significantly increase demand for critical minerals and metals such as lithium,
Guatemala revokes environmental license for Canadian-backed open-pit mine amid controversy
The Guatemalan government has revoked the environmental license for a proposed open-pit mine near the border with El Salvador, citing
Thailand’s vast mineral wealth: A catalyst for new industries
Thailand is home to a treasure trove of mineral resources that could significantly boost its economy and spearhead the development
EU’s corporate sustainability directive: Implications for global supply chains and Africa
On 24 May, the European Union enacted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), a landmark legislation requiring large businesses
Rio Tinto asserts safety of Serbia lithium project amid environmental concerns
Rio Tinto announced on Thursday that it had published new environmental studies indicating the safety of its Jadar lithium project
Navigating responsible mineral supply chains in the renewable energy transition
The shift towards renewable energy is heavily reliant on minerals like copper, cobalt, bauxite and lithium for technologies such as
Local resistance and global demand: The battle over lithium mining in Covas do Barroso
In the tranquil Portuguese village of Covas do Barroso, Nelson Gomes begins his day at dawn, tending to his cows