Cell phones and electric cars rely on the mineral, causing a boom in demand. Locals are hunting for this buried treasure … More
Author: madaraka.online
Consultant: Land, Environment, and Natural Resources
Illegal sand mining threatens Morocco’s coastline and tourism
A well-developed illicit transnational industry with links to Spain is putting vulnerable coastal ecosystems at risk. 24 MAY 2021 / BY ABDELKADER ABDERRAHMANE … More
DRC stares at $3.7b loss in skewed mining deals
MONDAY MAY 24 2021 Summary Kinshasa has already lost out on nearly $2 billion in revenue by selling mining and … More
Fujimori kleptocracy embraces more copper mining in Peru
Published by MAC on 2021-05-24Source: Bloomberg, Aljazeera (2021-05-23) Money would be sent directly to people’s bank accounts, an adviser said. … More
Shukruti residents protest Georgian Manganese
Published by MAC on 2021-05-22Source: Civil.ge, Agenda.ge, JAMnews (2021-05-21) Villagers say 70% of homes are in unlivable conditions. Three residents … More
Deep Sea Mining corporate spin doctors
Published by MAC on 2021-05-20Source: China Dialogue (2021-05-21) The industry is peddling arguments that don’t add up, writes Dr Rosenbaum. … More
It’s the End of Oil: Blockbuster IEA Report Urges No New Fossil Development
MININGWATCH IN THE NEWS 19 May 2021, 4.18pm EDT Source: The Energy Mix Primary author: Mitchell Beer @Mitchellbeer Durban, South Africa … More
Namibia – Bob Scholes’ last warning on the Kavango Basin: ‘The wildcatters are coming’
By Elana Azrai• 19 May 2021 Max Thokobotshabelo, right, works in the northern part of the Okavango Delta. The Okavango Jakotsha … More
It could be a blow to mining: Chile voted for the protection of territories, water and women
May 19, 2021 | News By Javiera Martinez Last weekend was a historic step forward in Chile. During Saturday and Sunday, the … More
South Africa:SARW Opposes Attempts by First Quantum Minerals to Silence It Through Court Action
FRIENDS OF MININGWATCH 18 May 2021, 6.02am EDT Source: Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) The Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) has … More
