Tag: Resource extraction

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Copper Demand: Pollution and Rights Abuses Concerns

So, like, the world is all about this energy transition thing, right? And apparently, to make electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels, we need a ton of copper. And get this, the global...
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ExxonMobil’s Dominance in Guyana: Impact on Local Communities

So, like, there's this whole thing going on in Georgetown, Guyana, where heavy trucks are hauling stuff for huge construction projects, making the city sound like a noisy construction site. They're building a new...
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Trump’s Executive Order Promotes Deep Sea Mining in US and International Waters

The year was 2013, and a company called UK Seabed Resources decided to dive deep into the ocean for some mining action. They brought in marine biologist Diva Amon and her crew from the...
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Trump Supports Deep-Sea Mining, Risking Global Conflict

So, like, President Donald Trump made some move on Thursday that could be a game-changer for this Canadian company trying to be the first to mine minerals from the ocean floor. They've been wanting...
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Challenges Facing South Africa’s G20 Mineral Processing Push

South Africa's G20 Mineral Processing Push: Overcoming Hurdles to Local Resource BenefitSouth Africa holds a pivotal leadership role as the chair of the Group of 20 (G20) nations this year, aiming to rally support...