The future of critical minerals and deep seabed mining
Norway recently achieved a milestone with electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumbering gas-powered cars, signaling a broader global trend toward cleaner energy. As demand for critical...
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Serbia’s Cadastre of Mining Waste fails to deliver transparency and safety
The Cadastre of Mining Waste in Serbia, established with significant EU funding, has not fulfilled its intended purpose of providing comprehensive data on hazardous waste...
Ghana faces dual threats: Unchecked gold mining and deforestation demand urgent action
As public protests against illegal gold mining and deforestation grow louder, Ghanaians are coming together to address two critical threats: rampant surface gold mining and...
Activists ramp up protests against Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project in Serbia
The Association of Environmental Organizations of Serbia (SEOS) has launched one-hour road blockades in two western locations as part of their ongoing protests against lithium...
Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project faces crucial local vote amid rising protests in Serbia
Rio Tinto is facing significant challenges in Serbia regarding its Jadar lithium project, valued at $2.4 billion. The local council in Loznica, which has a...
Rising illegal gold mining in Ghana poses health and environmental risks
Illegal gold mining operations, known as “galamsey,” have surged in Ghana, raising significant health and environmental concerns. A recent report by Reuters highlighted the perilous...
Protest against lithium mining in Serbia held in Berlin
A protest against lithium mining in Serbia is set to take place in front of the Futurium building in Berlin, coinciding with the congress of...
Why is mining industry loosing public trust in Europe and what could be done?
The erosion of public trust in the mining industry in Europe is a complex issue rooted in environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns, as well...
Assessing the Jadar lithium project: A balanced analysis of pros and cons
The Jadar lithium project in Serbia, spearheaded by Rio Tinto, has sparked significant debate among various stakeholders. Aimed at extracting lithium and borates from the...
Environmental groups demand meeting on North Macedonia’s mining strategy amid concerns over sustainability
Around fifty civil society organizations and environmental institutions in North Macedonia are calling for a meeting with relevant authorities to discuss guarantees for environmental standards...
