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Norway’s postponement of deep sea mining: A temporary relief, but a risk remains for ocean ecosystems

11/12/2024

The Arctic Ocean’s deep-sea ecosystems will remain safe from deep-sea mining—for now. Norway had planned to begin seabed mining exploration in its national waters as...

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ABB report highlights Australian and global mining industry’s progress towards sustainability and decarbonisation

09/12/2024

ABB’s “Mining’s Moment” report emphasizes the mining sector’s strides in embracing sustainability and decarbonisation, with a clear recognition that transitioning operations to a greener future...

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Environmental groups challenge Serbia’s approval of Rio Tinto’s Jadar mining project

06/12/2024

The Ministry of Environmental Protection of Serbia has outlined the scope and requirements for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the mining component of the...

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Rio Tinto increases capital expenditure and focuses on copper, lithium and clean energy projects

04/12/2024

Rio Tinto, the Anglo-Australian mining giant, announced an increase in its capital expenditure guidance for 2025 and forecasted higher copper production, primarily driven by a...

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Portugal to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2024 to boost green transition efforts

04/12/2024

Portugal has announced plans to issue an international tender for lithium prospecting licenses next year, a process originally scheduled for 2018 but delayed due to...

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Shifting foundations: Preserving cultural identity in Europe’s transition away from coal

04/12/2024

The phase-out of coal in Europe is essential to addressing climate change, but it presents significant challenges for regions that have long depended on coal...

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China to conduct pioneering deep-sea mining experiment in international waters

02/12/2024

A state-owned Chinese company plans to conduct a groundbreaking mining experiment in the Pacific Ocean’s international waters, including areas near Minami-Torishima Island, according to sources...

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Norwegian environmental party blocks Arctic deep-sea mining plans in budget deal

02/12/2024

A small left-wing environmentalist party in Norway, the Socialist Left Party (SV), succeeded in halting plans to mine the sea bed in the Arctic by...

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Norway’s Arctic seabed mining plans face growing opposition over environmental concerns

29/11/2024

Norway is moving forward with plans to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals, including copper, cobalt, zinc and rare earths, which are...

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Repositioning the United States as a leader in shaping seabed mining policies

20/11/2024

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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Norway’s postponement of deep sea mining: A temporary relief, but a risk remains for ocean ecosystems

ABB report highlights Australian and global mining industry’s progress towards sustainability and decarbonisation

Environmental groups challenge Serbia’s approval of Rio Tinto’s Jadar mining project

Rio Tinto increases capital expenditure and focuses on copper, lithium and clean energy projects

Portugal to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2024 to boost green transition efforts

Shifting foundations: Preserving cultural identity in Europe’s transition away from coal

China to conduct pioneering deep-sea mining experiment in international waters

Norwegian environmental party blocks Arctic deep-sea mining plans in budget deal

Norway’s Arctic seabed mining plans face growing opposition over environmental concerns

Repositioning the United States as a leader in shaping seabed mining policies

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India nears decision on import restrictions for metallurgical coke

AMMC aims for record production by 2030 with major copper, gold and silver expansion projects

Kazatomprom partners with Jordan uranium mining company for joint uranium projects

Saudi Arabia accelerates mining sector to support Vision 2030 and energy transition

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India nears decision on import restrictions for metallurgical...

AMMC aims for record production by 2030 with...

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Saudi Arabia accelerates mining sector to support Vision...

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