A mining company’s proposal has largely been embraced locally as an economic stimulus, but climate concerns may shelve the idea.
Tag: Mines and Mining
Dispute Over a Coal Industry Pits Poland Against Its Neighbors
The Czech Republic has sued Poland over a lignite coal mine it says violates European environmental laws. Poles say it’s crucial for jobs and the local economy.
The Perilous Hunt for Coconut Crabs on a Remote Polynesian Island
On Makatea, an uplifted coral atoll marred by decades of mining, searching for crabs often requires gambling with the treacherous terrain.
Glimpses of a Soviet Ghost Town on an Arctic Norwegian Isle
On the remote archipelago of Svalbard, a decaying settlement offers visitors an intimate look at the not-so-distant past.
British Fraud Unit Is Investigating Gupta and Greensill
The inquiry will focus a spotlight on a steel magnate and a financier whose business collapse has provoked a scandal in Britain.
Coal Is Set to Roar Back, and So Are Its Climate Risks
To slow down climate change, new coal projects need to end. A global forecast this week shows demand rising sharply.
Opposition Wins Greenland Election After Running Against Rare Earths Mine
Greenland’s left-wing environmentalist party promised to halt a mining project that could have made Greenland a major source of rare earths but at a potentially steep environmental price.
Serbia Hails Chinese Companies as Saviors, but Locals Chafe at Costs
While the government is welcoming Chinese investors to save moribund businesses and bring much-needed capital, many Serbians are complaining of environmental and political impacts.
Sanctions Are Reimposed on Israeli Billionaire Granted Relief Under Trump
The Biden administration moved to reverse an action that had benefited Dan Gertler, who has been accused of corruption over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Vale Mining Company to Pay $7 Billion in Compensation for Brazil Dam Collapse
The disaster in the city of Brumadinho killed 270 people, and 11 others are still missing. It also led to murder charges for company officials.