US Interior Minister visits Venezuela
US Interior Minister Doug Burgum is in Venezuela to announce new agreements regarding oil and mineral extraction.
MPF denies agreement with garimpeiro for continuing to explore minerals in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.
Federal Police blocks more than R$ 400 million in operation against illegal mineral extraction in Amapá and other states
The Federal Police of Brazil conducted an operation blocking over R$ 400 million related to illegal extraction of cassiterite, leading to several arrests and searches in multiple states.
Environmental pollution in Napo from small mining operations contracted out
The indefinite suspension of mining activities in Napo is a positive step; however, it comes too late, as rivers and large areas of the province have already been devastated by mineral extraction that disregards sensitive ecosystems.
Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly DRC Mine Disaster Highlights Human Cost of Coltan
A landslide at a coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 200 deaths, prompting calls from Global Witness for businesses and governments to consider the human toll of rare earth mineral extraction.
From rare earths to... diamonds: What is Greenland's mineral wealth that Trump covets
The article discusses Greenland's rich mineral resources, including rare earths and diamonds, and the barriers to their extraction due to environmental regulations and local opposition.
Head of mining company in Greenland: The US wants to invest in mineral extraction
The head of a Greenlandic mining company confirmed that the US government is considering investments in strategic mineral extraction projects in Greenland, coinciding with important talks between Washington and Danish officials about the island's future.