Mining
Kiruna municipality meets state on land for city relocation
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One and a half months after LKAB's announcement of demolishing a third of Kiruna and relocating 6,000 residents, the municipality held its first meeting with the State Public Property Agency to secure land. Meanwhile, construction of a new hospital is severely delayed, with demands for emergency surgery and maternity services. Local leaders stress the urgency of the process.
Tesla Grants Reprieve to Syrah in Graphite Supply Deal
Australian mining company Syrah Resources has secured a temporary reprieve from Tesla in their graphite supply agreement, allowing the firm to avoid penalties amid production challenges. The adjustment comes as electric vehicle manufacturers grapple with supply chain disruptions in critical battery materials. This development highlights ongoing tensions in the global shift toward sustainable energy sources.
Mining exploration endangers Canada's Hudson Bay peatlands
The vast Hudson Bay peatlands in northern Canada, a critical carbon storehouse, face threats from mining activities in the Ring of Fire region. These ecosystems, vital for climate regulation, hold five times the carbon per acre as the Amazon rainforest. Conservationists and Indigenous groups warn that development could release stored carbon and disrupt biodiversity.
Ethiopian mining organization exceeds 11.3 billion birr revenue in three months
The Ethiopian Mineral Development Corporation announced generating over 11.3 billion birr in total carbon revenue during the first quarter of the 2018 fiscal year. This result exceeded the set target by 8.5 percent and showed a 58 percent growth compared to the same period last year.
Guilds criticize declaration of 99 priority sites for conservation
Chile's Ministry of Environment aims to protect 99 priority sites covering nearly 4 million hectares to meet the goal of conserving 30% of the national territory. However, guilds such as Sonami, CPC, and SalmonChile have criticized the initiative, arguing it creates uncertainty for existing productive activities. Aarón Cavieres, director of the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service, defends that it does not affect regularized projects.
South African human rights defenders report rising attacks
Activists from mining-affected communities in South Africa shared harrowing tales of intimidation and violence at the Human Rights Defenders People’s Hearing in Johannesburg. Civil society groups are urging Parliament to enact a law protecting those defending justice and the environment. The event highlighted ongoing threats amid opposition to coal and titanium mining projects.