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Billions in Green Energy Mining Finance Linked to Rights Abuses and Environmental Harm, Report Finds

Copper Shortage Threatens Global Electrification and Development Goals

Mining Waste Reimagined: Exterra’s $14 Million Push for Circular Sustainability

Montreal-based Exterra Carbon Solutions has raised $14.5 million to scale its clean-tech platform that converts asbestos mining waste into essential materials for electric vehicles and low-carbon construction. Backed by top-tier climate investors and the Quebec government, the startup is building the world’s largest asbestos mitigation facility, aiming to reprocess over 300,000 tons of waste per year. With vast reserves of legacy tailings across the region and strong public-private support, Exterra is redefining what mining can mean in a circular, sustainable economy.

The Rising Stakes of Ocean Mining

As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy, a new scramble for critical minerals is unfolding deep beneath the oceans. Deep-sea mining promises access to metals essential for the future — but risks disrupting ecosystems we barely understand. Companies, countries, and conservationists are now locked in a global debate over how, when, and whether to exploit these new frontiers. The outcome will shape not only environmental futures but the geopolitics and economics of a rapidly changing world.

Rocky Mountain Snow Contains Toxic Metals from Distant Mining Operations

New research reveals Rocky Mountain snow contains toxic metals from mining regions, accelerating snowmelt and impacting water quality. Pollution trends remain consistent over time.

Indigenous Communities in Peru Block Access to Glencore’s Antapaccay Mine Over Expansion Plans

Indigenous groups in Peru’s Cusco region blocked access to Glencore’s Antapaccay copper mine, protesting its $1.8B expansion over environmental concerns. Talks with officials remain ongoing.

Mining Continues on Indonesia’s Gebe Island Despite Indigenous and Legal Pushback

Nickel mining on Gebe Island, Indonesia, is destroying ecosystems and Indigenous lands despite legal protections. Corruption and corporate greed sideline local voices, risking long-term environmental ruin.

The Future of Sustainable Cryptocurrency Mining

Bitcoin mining consumes 130 TWh annually, sparking sustainability concerns. With renewables, stranded energy, and innovations like Lightning Network, Bitcoin is evolving to be greener—driven by economics, not ethics.

EU Postpones Deforestation Regulation Enforcement to 2025 Without Changing Core Objectives

More Than 50% of Workers Feel Overwhelmed by Change, PwC Survey Reveals; Leadership, Upskilling, and Innovation Crucial for Boosting Engagement

Hitachi Makes Strategic Investment in Envirosuite to Enhance Mining ESG Solutions