Reasserting U.S. leadership in shaping future seabed mining policies
The United States must take a more proactive role in shaping the future of seabed mining by developing a comprehensive policy that integrates ocean science,...
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India advances in deep-sea mining trials amid growing environmental concerns
In October, India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) successfully conducted an exploratory mining trial in the Andaman Sea, marking a significant step in the...
Mining in the DRC linked to rising reproductive health issues for women
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the mining of cobalt and copper—critical materials for battery technologies—appears to be taking a toll on the reproductive...
Amsterdam Court ruling upholds right to protest against deep sea mining, rejecting corporate attempt to limit dissent
The recent decision by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal to reject Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI)’s attempt to limit the right to protest at sea...
Illegal gold mining in Ghana: A growing threat to the environment, economy and public health
Ghana is grappling with the devastating consequences of illegal gold mining, which continues to wreak havoc on its environment, economy and public health. The rampant...
Protests erupt in Turkey’s Kaz Mountains against destructive copper mine project
The recent protest against the copper mine project in Turkey’s Kaz Mountains highlights a significant environmental and social conflict. Locals and environmentalists, supported by political...
Phoenix Tailings innovates sustainable method to extract rare earth metals from mining waste
As the world moves towards cleaner energy solutions, there is an increasing demand for critical metals, particularly rare earth elements, which are essential for technologies...
European fisheries councils urge ban on deep-sea mining over environmental and economic concerns
A coalition of European fisheries advisory councils has strongly endorsed a proposed ban on deep-sea mining, raising concerns over the potential environmental and economic risks...
Serbia’s lithium debate: Economic gains vs. environmental cost
In the Jadar Valley of western Serbia, Zoran Filipovic, a 55-year-old farmer, faces a dilemma that pits his ancestral land against the growing demand for...
Fishing Advisory Councils and NGOs call for deep-sea mining moratorium amid environmental concerns
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) have welcomed the position of the Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC), along with...
