Mining News
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China and EU appetite for soy drives Brazilian deforestationA recent study highlights how demand for Brazilian soy by China and Europe is stoking deforestation, thereby increasing carbon emissions, especially in Brazil’s Cerrado savanna biome and the Amazon rainforest. -
Why the shutdown of the Philippines’ largest TV network is a blow to environmental journalismPolicy & Finance
Why the shutdown of the Philippines’ largest TV network is a blow to environmental journalism
Green groups say the government order is not only an assault on press freedom, but a deterrent to environmental reporters whose work examines corruption and climate injustice.
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Economic development racking up unpayable debt to nature, researchers warnIndonesia, Brazil, Australia and Mozambique do not have enough suitable land for restoration to balance damage caused by new roads, mines and plantations, study finds. -
Mining sector in Indonesia takes a hit from Covid-19 pandemicThe Covid-19 pandemic has slammed the brakes on manufacturing activity in China, which has rippled through to the coal, nickel and tin miners in Indonesia that rely on the Chinese market.
Mining Opinion
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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. -
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. -
From the ashes of forest fires, a new deal for nature must emerge– Amid the Amazon's fires and Indonesia's haze, Marco Lambertini of WWF International calls for a new policy to address today’s main drivers of deforestation and nature loss.
Videos
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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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Tiny island nation pleads for global moratorium on new coal mines–
"It is my sincere hope that you and your people would add your positive support in this endeavour,” says Kiribati President Anote Tong.
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