Mining
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Environment
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Environment
Environment NorwayMining Sites Restored Back to Nature
Two mining settlements in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard have been restored to their natural state as part of one of the most extensive environmental projects in the world, an expression of Norway’s long-term and consistent dedication to preserving wilderness nature and ecosystems.
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Society
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Society
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Environment
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Environment
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Society
Society Solomon IslandsSmall Island Fights Big Against Mining – and Wins
The people of the small island of Wagina, one of the Solomon Islands in the Pacific, fought tooth and nails to prevent a mining company from digging for rocks and minerals, destroying their land, economy and way of life, and they won.
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Environment
Environment CanadaMining Company Gives Indigenous Group Back Their Land
A First Nation from British Columbia, Canada, saw a culturally important territory become a conservancy, with the help of the mining company which was exploiting it, proving that collaborations between industries and Indigenous peoples work.
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Environment
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Environment
Environment EcuadorPeople in Ecuador Will Decide on New Mining Projects (Not the Politicians)
Large and medium-scale mines will need the approval of the population to move forward, has ruled the highest court in Ecuador. This decision applies to mining rights not yet granted and not on licensed projects.