Huge road, energy and mining projects driving into heart of world’s remaining forests Damian Carrington Environment editor @dpcarrington Wed 18 Nov…
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U.K. Court Blocks $6.6 Billion Lawsuit Against Miner BHP
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Organizations Urge British Columbia Pension Fund to Press Equinox Gold to Respect Community and Commitments at Mine in Guerrero, Mexico
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Brazil: What Do Mine Tailings Dam Disasters Teach Us?
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Canada: Ontario Must Assess the Impacts of Mines and Smelters Before They Are Built!
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Tracing Uganda’s intricate gold trade
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Zimbabwe: ZCDC working on diamond value addition plan
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