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Greenland’s legal battle: The tension between resource extraction and environmental protection #Denmark #Environment #Europe #Greenland #Mining #RareEarthElements #Uranium https://lnkd.in/dzHcaT4A

While the focus on environmental conservation is crucial, we must also address the human cost of mineral extraction. Hearing Joe Rogan discuss the realities of cobalt mining, especially the involvement of minors in industrial mines, is a stark reminder of the hidden impacts of our technological advancements. It's time we delve deeper into the supply chain to ensure ethical practices are upheld at every step. No Wonder why CNN and all the Media outlets are specifically targetting Joe Rogan. #EthicalMining #EnvironmentalResponsibility #SupplyChainTransparency #Battery #Cobalt #Lithium #lithiumion #EV #Electricvehicle #sustainability #africa #congo ---

Not surprising to see this First Nations legal action against the Ontario Mining Act. I suspect it will face significant scrutiny, but I hope it sparks constructive dialogue. It will take time, but finding workable solutions is crucial. The issues involved —climate change/access to critical minerals, Indigenous self-determination/conservation/economic development—are all deeply interconnected. Indigenous voices must be heard, as there's so much at stake for everyone involved. Continue to watch.

The New South Wales (NSW) Labour Government has banned forms of seabed mining in an effort to protect its beaches and coastal environment. Having received support across the NSW Parliament to implement the ban, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Seabed Mining and Exploration) Bill 2024 amends the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to prohibit seabed petroleum and mineral exploration and recovery in NSW coastal waters. Read the full article below on Mining Technology & MINE Magazine : #globaldata #miningtechnology #australianmining #miningindustry #environmentalprotection #environment #miningnews https://lnkd.in/eRShYyXT

EIA - when and how do we stop assessing GHG impacts? The High Courts recent decision in the West Cumbria Mining case explores the difficulties arising from the Supreme Courts decision in Finch. Any project promoters should be especially wary of advancing 'substitution' arguments (i.e. the same (not greater) GHG emissions will happen anyway) without a clear, robust and objective evidence base for doing so. The case will now be returned to the Secretary of State for redetermination - the application was submitted in 2017. 8 years on and still awaiting a decision. The costs to date for all parties will be astronomical. We desperately need more certainty in the planning system one way or another. A good example of how delay through the Courts (we were waiting a very long time for the Supreme Court to determine Finch) has very serious real world consequences. #planninglaw #environmentallaw #development #EIA #delay

#newsalert MINE-RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION: SET ASIDE METHODOLOGY OUT FOR COMMENT Input is sought on a proposed methodology for calculating the amount to be set aside for environmental rehabilitation following the cessation of low-risk reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration and mining operations. Subscribe to our newsletter on the latest developments in national government and parliament 👉 https://lnkd.in/eis2a-RX Published by SA Legal Academy Policy Watch #salegalacademy #environmentallaw #southafrica #mining #financial #provisioning #comments

**Turkey cancels SSR gold environmental permits following a Landslide** - The nation’s environmental ministry terminates the miner’s environmental permissions and licenses in response to the accident. - Nine workers remain trapped under the rubble after the incident, which dislodged 10 million cubic meters of earth across a 200-meter slope. - Rescue efforts are ongoing, and so far, tests show no contamination in nearby waters, according to Turkey’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, Ph.D.. - Anagold Madencilik A.Ş. , operating the #Gold mine, is 80% owned by Denver-based metals producer SSR Mining Inc. - Operations at the mine remain suspended as investigations continue, with licenses currently valid but production halted pending addressing landslide and waste issues. #mines #mining #rawmaterials  #decarbonisation #mineralexploration

A recent article from The Wall Street Journal highlights the growing interest in deep-sea mining to secure critical minerals for national security, particularly amid concerns over Chinese dominance in supply chains. Lawmakers are pushing for domestic processing industries and legalization of mining in international waters. While there's bipartisan support, environmental groups oppose due to ecological concerns. Balancing national security and environmental stewardship is crucial. Let's foster dialogue for responsible resource extraction. #EarthResponsibility #DeepSeaMining #Sustainability #NationalSecurity

EPA GREENLIGHT FOR WINGELLINA The Minister for Environment has granted an extension to the previous approval for the future development of the #Wingellina Nickel-Cobalt Project in Ministerial Statement No. 1223 as recommended by the Environmental Protection Authority.   The updated approval has extended the timeframe of the environmental approval for the Wingellina Project and provides confidence that the Project meets the expectations of the Government, Traditional Owners, #Ngaanyatjarra Council, and residents of Irrunytju, as well as the broader public with respect to the environmental impact assessment.   Wingellina is the largest undeveloped #nickel deposit by mining reserves in #Australia.  https://bit.ly/3L6j4d7   #criticalminerals