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ActionAid Ghana has urged the government and mining companies to institute stronger measures to protect mining-affected ...

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Demand for metals has exploded in recent decades, thanks to population growth, technological innovation, and economic ...

Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has described responsible mining as a key measure of Ghana’s progress, stressing that mineral extraction must benefit local communities ...

A human rights commission is calling for stronger oversight of technologies used by criminal groups in Latin America.

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You might not be extracting anything from the planet directly, but Bitcoin mining has a massive impact on the planet's environment. Mining resources from our planet can take a devastating toll on the ...

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Electric vehicles and batteries are crucial for a lower-carbon future—but getting the materials needed is an environmental dilemma itself. By Carla Delgado Published Oct 3, 2022 3:00 PM EDT Add ...

Although you may not realize it, sand is one of the most essential commodities in our modern world. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, sand and gravel are the second most used ...