Aug 03 Watch 8:13 How the mineral mining boom endangers Indigenous communities worldwide By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young, Lana Green Minerals extracted from the earth help power many of our devices, from computers to car batteries. But what about the communities whose land is at the center of acquiring these minerals? Ali Rogin reports on the fight between companies seeking… Continue watching
May 03 M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo By Christina Malkia, Mark Banchereau, Associated Press The decadeslong conflict in eastern Congo has produced one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with over 100 armed groups fighting for control of the mineral-rich area near the border with Rwanda. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 9:38 How demand for lithium batteries could drain America’s water resources By Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University The push towards a green, battery-powered future comes with a major tradeoff. Student reporters from the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University discovered that increased mining for lithium inside the United States will stress freshwater aquifers. Caitlin… Continue watching
Dec 01 Mining is necessary for the green transition. Here’s why experts say we need to do it better By Bella Isaacs-Thomas How to balance the mining demands of the green transition with the industry's social and environmental implications is one of the many topics of discussion at the ongoing COP28 climate conference in Dubai. Continue reading
Nov 05 How NASA’s robotic prospectors could pave the way for future asteroid miners By Valerie Payré, The Conversation Upcoming NASA missions will help scientists understand the composition of asteroids – which could inform companies one day hoping to commercially mine asteroids. Continue reading
Apr 30 Biden’s order to increase mining to power electric vehicles raises contamination concerns By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Biden’s action does not waive existing environmental and labor standards, nor does it address the years-long process needed to obtain a federal permit for a new mine. Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH LIVE: Senate committee explores update to mining regulations on federal lands By News Desk The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET. Continue reading
Aug 04 The race for electric vehicle parts leads to risky deep-ocean mining By Tatiana Schlossberg, Yale Environment 360 The electric vehicle boom is driving a surge in demand for prized metals needed for batteries and other components. Some companies say the solution lies in mining the deep oceans, but scientists say that could irreversibly damage a vast, largely… Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 8:19 In Arizona, a struggle over a sacred site of the Apache tribe By Benedict Moran In southern Arizona, the proposed site of a new mine is pitting the mining company, Resolution Cooper, against the San Carlos Apache people. The site sits above one of the largest untapped copper reserves in North America and is worth… Continue watching
Feb 11 Judge overturns Trump action that lifted mining ban in U.S. West By Matthew Brown, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill said in Thursday's ruling that the decision under Trump to cancel a prior effort to ban mining failed to fully consider how the move would affect greater sage grouse. Continue reading