Human rights allegations at critical minerals mines jump 73%

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Allegations of human rights abuses linked to critical minerals mining operations surged by 73% in 2025, with … More

Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly DRC Mine Disaster Highlights Human Cost of Coltan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – A deadly landslide at a coltan mine in Rubaya, eastern DRC, has killed more than 200 people, … More

Interrogating “critical minerals” event series

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Above Ground and MiningWatch Canada are organizing a three-part event series in early 2026 to critically examine … More

Zambia: An Opportunity to Address Mining Abuses Globally

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – A toxic waste spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia underscores the global need for stronger … More

UK Critical Minerals Strategy will fuel global injustices, say communities

Nov 24, 2025 | News EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Communities affected by British-linked mining in Indonesia, Chile, South Africa, and Peru have condemned … More

Congo-Kinshasa: Mining Interests and Missed Deadlines – Why Congolese See Little Hope in M23 Peace Talks

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Congolese civil society sees little hope in the Washington- and Doha-led peace processes because ceasefires remain unimplemented, … More

‘Angola Produces Large Quantities of Oil and Diamonds, Yet Most People Don’t See the Benefits’

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – Angola’s July 2025 fuel subsidy cuts sparked mass protests exposing deep frustrations over corruption, mismanagement, poverty, and … More