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UN calls for transition metals mining finance reform to protect environment and human rights
A UN report warns that financing for critical minerals must align with environmental and social goals if the energy transition is to avoid repeating the harms of the fossil fuel era. Most mining firms believe that robust ESG reporting is costly, but could help attract new investors.
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Controversial Cook Islands seabed mining plan gets backing from former Australia PM Scott Morrison
Morrison's argument that the Pacific Islands nation should be entitled to extract deep-sea minerals to support its sovereign wealth fund comes amid mounting opposition to seabed mining. He was speaking at Impact Week in Singapore.
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