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🚨 A new report from Global Witness reveals that the Philippines' push to become a major player in the global mining industry is endangering Indigenous Peoples and biodiversity. The Philippines is one of the most mineral-rich countries and the second-largest producer of nickel in the world. While mining for minerals like nickel is seen as necessary for the green energy transition, it has put Indigenous Peoples at the front lines of land theft, violence, and violation of rights, including Free, Prior, and Informed Consent. One-third of environmental land defenders killed in the Philippines were Indigenous and most of those cases were linked to mining. 👉🏾 Read more via Grist. #IndigenousPeoples #IndigenousRights #JustTransition #Philippines

Geological Resource Management remains an essential issue that needs much attention, as Africa Geological Resources can either be a blessing or a curse depending on the management structure.

Interesting article about #conflictminerals. 🏹 artisanal #mining is not a source of conflict, it is a victim, just like many others in areas where conflict is found 🏹 oversimplified conflict narratives miss the nuanced realities, leading to policies that can further immiserate artisanal miners inappropriately 🏹 large scale projects can be a source of violence and conflict, impacting communities, artisanal miners and broader regional stakeholders. Narratives as well as policies need to reflect LSM-related conflict implications as well as ASM #humanrights #sdgs #esg #responsiblemining #sustainablemining OECD - OCDE #responsiblesourcing Aaron Clements-Hunt Kate A Larsen Matthew Friedman Paul Clements-Hunt Estelle Levin-Nally CDir Dip IoD Patrick Schein Alessandro Blasi #conflict Loren Stoddard Sheri Meyerhoffer

Proposed gold exploration on Malvinas Islands raises environmental concerns and diplomatic tensions #Gold #GoldExploration #GoldMiningAndProcessing #Mining #World https://lnkd.in/da-5fjef

🙄 Mining Controversy Environmental activists, led by WWF, are suing Norway over seabed mineral exploration plans, claiming inadequate environmental assessment and legal violations. Despite global calls for a ban, Norway approved deep-sea mining in January 2024, with licenses expected in 2025 and mining possibly starting by 2030. Proponents highlight its importance for a low-carbon economy, while scientists warn of unknown ecological impacts. This follows previous unsuccessful lawsuits against Norway, now appealed to the European Court of Human Rights. Want to Learn More? #TheNextBigRush

Wed, Dec 4, FPI will host "Serbian Lithium: Boon or Disaster?" an online discussion with leading Serbian academics, experts, and activists. Hosted by FPI Senior Fellow Edward P. Joseph. Serbia has some of the largest lithium deposits in the world. But mining this critical resource is a huge controversy in Serbia. After successfully forcing the Serbian government to shelve lithium mining in 2021, strong public protest has resumed as the Jadar project has been revived. So what is really at stake? How benign or detrimental is lithium mining? What are the environmental risks? Are the economic benefits real or illusory? Will it alter the geopolitical direction of Serbia or solidify the government's current orientation? Please register on Eventbrite to receive the link to our livestream: https://lnkd.in/eBd4AM8W

An essential voice in the discussion about #criticalmaterials; a 2022 study by the University of Queensland, Australia, estimated that 54% of the deposits identified to supply critical minerals overlap with indigenous lands but that mining companies' human rights policies and processes are lacking. The study identified 5,097 mining projects involving about 30 minerals, including 66% of the world's copper reserves. https://lnkd.in/eGQAp7Ce #energytransition #miningprojects #copper

OUT TODAY: New report by Global Witness and Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) exposes how the massive expansion of mining projects is threatening Indigenous communities and biodiversity hotspots all over the Philippines. Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is re-positioning the country as a leading exporter of #transitionminerals, following the lifting of a nine-year moratorium on open-pit #mining by his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte. The Philippines is presently the world’s third largest producer of #nickel, and has major untapped reserves of nickel, #copper, chromite, silver and zinc, used in #renewableenergy technologies like wind turbines and solar panels. 🔍 Key findings: 🚨Over 25% of critical mineral zones overlap with recognised Indigenous territories. Since the 1990s, Indigenous communities have lost an area of land equivalent to the size of Timor-Leste. 🚨 A quarter of the land used for critical minerals mining in the Philippines also clashes with key biodiversity and protected #Ramsar sites. Nearly half of all individual permits clash to some extent with these important ecological zones. #Globalbiodiversityframework 🚨The military poses the single biggest threat to land and environmental defenders in the Philippines, many of whom are Indigenous. In 2023, the Philippine military was responsible for 15 of 17 defender killings, labelling many Indigenous leaders and activists as insurgents for opposing mining projects. 🚨 More than 211,000 hectares of #deforestation in regions designated for mining since 2010 – an area nearly three times the size of New York City. 🚨A growing number of activists are intimidated with #SLAPP suits for rebellion or terrorism charges for speaking out against resources projects like mining in the Philippines. Although the Philippines’ constitution guarantees the protection of #IndigenousPeoples’ rights to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (#FPIC), in practice they are not respected, and mining has led to major violations. In the Philippines, this is a matter of life or death. Since 2012, the Philippines has been ranked as the deadliest country in Asia for people protecting land and the environment, with mining linked to a third of all killings documented by Global Witness. The Philippines is therefore one of the world’s main examples of why we need to move beyond voluntary standards and self-regulation in mining and Responsible sourcing standards for electric vehicles, batteries, consumer tech industries etc. FPIC and consent of Indigenous Peoples on #biodiversity rich lands, must be non-negotiable, to ensure that authoritarian and strongman governments don’t decide what is strategic, mostly for the benefit of them and their cronies.

The increased demand for minerals driven by the renewable energy transition has put China’s involvement in mining activities in Africa in the spotlight. However, understanding the challenges posed by this activity requires us to situate it within broader contexts. In this article, we explore the specific areas of concern for Chinese mining companies entering Africa and discuss strategies for addressing them. http://hub.me/aqKYe

🌊 Nations Gather to Negotiate Deep Sea Mining Code Amid Rising Opposition 🌍 The United Nations' International Seabed Authority (ISA) is meeting to discuss new regulations for deep sea mining, a controversial issue dividing nations. Supporters argue that extracting minerals like cobalt and nickel from the ocean floor is crucial for the global energy transition. However, critics warn of severe environmental risks, including ecosystem destruction and disruption of migratory routes. 🌱💔 Despite growing concerns, some nations are pushing for at least a temporary halt in activities. Recently, Hawaii became the fourth Pacific U.S. state to issue a comprehensive ban on deep sea mining. 🇺🇸🚫 The 36-member ISA council, meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, will negotiate the latest draft of the "mining code" until July 26. This code aims to regulate the exploration and extraction of valuable ocean floor deposits. Yet, divisions remain, with many arguing the code is being rushed without adequate scrutiny. 🕵️♀️📝 Pradeep Singh, an ocean governance specialist, highlighted that numerous countries are concerned about both environmental risks and the equitable sharing of mining proceeds. While the rush to finalize the code was initiated by Nauru, which plans to submit a mining license application soon, opposition is mounting. 🌊⚖️ Following the council session, the ISA's 168-member Assembly will meet on July 29 to elect a secretary-general and discuss specific policies to protect the marine environment. Notably, nine countries, including Chile and France, will call for discussions on safeguarding marine ecosystems if mining is permitted. China had previously blocked a similar proposal. 🇨🇳🛑 TMC, a major player in this field, acknowledges the environmental impacts of deep sea mining but argues it is less damaging than terrestrial mining. However, economic and technical challenges persist, making deep sea mining a contentious and complex issue. ⚙️💡 What are your thoughts on deep sea mining? Should it proceed given the potential benefits, or should we prioritize environmental conservation? Share your insights below! 🌐💬 #DeepSeaMining #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #GlobalDebate #MarineEcosystems #EnergyTransition #ISA #OceanGovernance #RenewableEnergy #DrAlaaInsights