Mining News
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China’s coal exit will not end Pakistan’s reliance on dirty fuelPakistan will continue to develop its coal plants that are under construction and will turn to highly polluting local sources for the fossil fuel. -
India's engineering colleges equip students for future beyond coalFrom solar energy to robotics and even mining on other planets, courses that once focused on coal production offer skills for future green jobs.
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Asia's energy crunch signals volatile path for clean-power transitionAn acute energy supply squeeze in China and India has pushed up global coal and liquefied natural gas prices this week, signalling how volatile Asia's energy transition is likely to be over the next few decades. -
Billions in welfare kitty, yet India's mining villages stay buried in povertyIn India's mineral-rich regions, special funds have been set up to improve the lives of poor communities affected by mining — but villagers and politicians say the money is going elsewhere.
Mining Opinion
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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. -
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. -
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.
Videos
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New depths: where is the value in mining the deep sea?– 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?
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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.
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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.
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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 local over the mines’ control.
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