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The Pluto LNG project in Western Australia

Policy & Finance

Banks are trashing their own net-zero pledges by funding 'carbon bomb' natural gas project in Australia, say NGOs

The Scarborough-Pluto LNG project in Western Australia will produce 3.5 times the United Kingdom’s annual emissions over its lifetime, torpedoing the decarbonisation pledges of the banks that are funding it, says Market Forces.
coal barge in kalimantan

Energy

As blackouts loom, Indonesia’s energy crisis underscores its addiction to coal

Coal miners in Indonesia have been shirking their obligation to allocate 25 per cent of their output for the domestic market, leading to a critical shortage of the fossil fuel for power generation.
Protest against mining bill - Indonesia

Policy & Finance

Indonesians protesting against mines run increasing risk of ‘criminalisation’

Indonesians defending their lands against mining operations are frequently met with criminal persecution on dubious charges, say local observers.
lao ye temple mine

Energy

China’s coal exit will not end Pakistan’s reliance on dirty fuel

Pakistan will continue to develop its coal plants that are under construction and will turn to highly polluting local sources for the fossil fuel.

Carbon & Climate

India's engineering colleges equip students for future beyond coal

By Michelle Tay

Energy

Asia's energy crunch signals volatile path for clean-power transition

By Gillian Parker

Policy & Finance

Billions in welfare kitty, yet India's mining villages stay buried in poverty

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Carbon & Climate

Connections to coal mining add to Indonesian palm oil sector’s risk for buyers

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#mining Opinion

Coltan mine, Congo

CSR

Human exploitation and environmental harm: What is the connection?

When forced labour practices are part of supply chains, it is reasonable to ascertain that environmental degradation may be present too. By Anna Moore
Sual 1 coal plant Pangasinan, Philippines

Policy & Finance

What the Philippines needs to do in 2021 to deliver its climate pledges

Ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in November, Eco-Business highlights some of the major issues the Southeast Asian country must address to attain its vision of a low-carbon future. By Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez
labourers in Nepal river

Water

Rethinking business and human rights in transboundary river governance in South Asia

The transboundary rivers of South Asia are seeing increased business investments and infrastructure development. There is a growing need for the integration of businesses and human rights frameworks in water governance decision-making. By Jyotiraj Patra and Christina Hill
Igorot people in Banaue, Philippines

Policy & Finance

Crisis stops communities from having say about projects on their land

Companies are seeking to press ahead with investments on community lands or even take advantage of the pandemic to avoid the usual authorisation requirements. By Sam Szoke-Burke

Carbon & Climate

From the ashes of forest fires, a new deal for nature must emerge

By Marco Lambertini

Manufacturing

How minerals are mined affects conflict in eastern Congo

By Marijke Verpoorten and Nik StoopPeter van der Windt

Policy & Finance

Why China should green its overseas finance

By Helena Wright

Transport

Electric cars can clean up the mining industry – here’s how

By Elsa Dominish and Nick Florin
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#mining Videos

Deep sea mining

Energy

New depths: where is the value in mining the deep sea?

Sponsored There are vast mineral riches lying on the ocean floor that could help to power the energy transition, but is the environmental cost of extracting them worth the risk?
father shows light to son

Energy

Is the future of power transmission beaming electricity with diamonds?

Diamonds aren't just for engagement rings and cutting tools—they can bring light to dark places.
jakeline romero

Policy & Finance

2016 was the deadliest year ever for environmental defenders

A Global Witness report has found that more than 200 people were killed for engaging in peaceful protest against corporate mining, logging, agribusiness and poaching activities last year. The trend is growing.
ghana mining chinese

Policy & Finance

Ghana’s gold diggers: Chinese miners bring conflict

An influx of illegal Chinese miners, attracted by the abundance of gold, has ignited bloody conflicts with the …
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#mining Podcasts

Indigenous community, Amazon

Energy

How can renewables overcome their human rights problems?

The clean energy sector’s poor human rights performance places its legitimacy at risk. Jessie Cato of the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre sheds light on how the industry can avoid labour abuse, land grabs and other violations.
coal mining aus

Policy & Finance

Mining and the cost of the energy transition

Sponsored Mining can come at great environmental cost, but is necessary to fuel the energy transition. Michael Salvatico from Trucost tells the Eco-Business podcast about the risk and opportunity confronting Australia's mining sector — and what it could mean for Asia Pacific.
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#mining Press Releases

Mighty Earth

Mighty Earth

Mighty Earth, ArcelorMittal, Lendlease, Daimler, HSBC & others launch ResponsibleSteel™, the World’s first sustainability standard for the steel industry

DRC Mining Week broadens focus to include agri, energy & construction

UK National Oceanography Centre joins World Ocean Council

South Africa’s water crisis is a state of emergency

Hazelwood power station in Australia to close at the end of March 2017

Renewable energy about to shine in mining

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#mining Research

The impact of electricity price increases on the mining sector in South Africa

Emerging Green Mining Innovation

Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development

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