Heart of Ringwood
For years, abandoned iron mines have been a hazard in Upper Ringwood. The toxic chemicals inside them pose yet another threat.
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‘Gentleman’s Agreement’: Despite Mining Ban, Russia Scours Antarctica for Massive Fossil Fuel Deposits
A defiant Russia in the Antarctic could destroy the decades-long protected status of Earth’s last unmined frontier.
The Resource Curse: Fact or Myth?
Resource-rich nations show patterns of governmental and economic malaise. But is it fair to attribute a nation’s problems to just one factor?
UK Races to Mine Lithium as It Focuses on Electric Energy
As the global energy transition accelerates, governments are supporting businesses that can help transform their transportation sectors.
More electric cars can mean more damage to mining communities
Experts call for recycling EV batteries to prevent more destructive mining and meet the growing demand for lithium and cobalt.