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Faramarz Farbod in Conversation with Yves Engler on Canada, the US, and Imperialism
Lightweight Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Software with a Custom “Flash” Feature
Why New Zealand has paused funding to the Cook Islands over China deal
‘Be brave’ warning to nations against deepsea mining from UNOC
French Polynesia president announces huge highly protected marine area
‘Act responsibly for humankind’ – Palau president on deep sea mining order
Bougainville wants independence. China’s support for a controversial mine could pave the way
Trump officials open up millions of acres in Alaska to drilling and mining
Human Rights Watch warns renewed fighting threatens West Papua civilians
Fighting for the Planet means Sovereignty for the Sahel
Environmentalists question Henry Puna’s role in deep sea mining firm
US deep sea mining plan would likely violate international law
Indigenous Kanaks support New Caledonia’s 50-year ban on seabed mining
France tightens security for riots anniversary after aborted New Caledonia political talks
Cook Islands environment group calls on govt to condemn Trump’s seabed mining order
At UN, mining groups tout protections for Indigenous people
In its soul-searching, Australia’s rightist coalition should examine its relationship with the media
Trump’s push on deep sea mining leaves Nauru’s commercial ambitions ‘out in cold’
The US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
Don’t Let Trump Get Away with Deep Sea Mining
Greenpeace slams deep sea mining bid as ‘rogue’ disregard for global law
Trump signs ‘deeply dangerous’ order to fast-track deep sea mining
US takes step towards deep sea mining in international waters
Despite global opposition, Trump just fast-tracked deep-sea mining
Gaza had educational justice. Now the genocide has wiped that out, too
Greenpeace Slams Impossible Metals’ Deep-Sea Mining Lease Bid as Desperate Move Amid Industry Collapse
Pacific climate activists join 180+ groups calling on COP30 hosts Brazil to end fossil fuel dependence
The deep-sea mining industry got tired of waiting for international approval. Enter Trump.
Stories of Resistance: Trump wants the Panama Canal—but Panamanians won’t surrender without a fight
Mining is an environmental and human rights nightmare. Battery recycling can ease that.
Trade-offs of the green transition: Is mining critical minerals better than extracting fossil fuels?
The weirdest ways scientists are mining for critical minerals, from water to weeds
Chris Hedges: The last chapter of the Gaza Strip genocide
The Climate Scam is Over
Pacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China
How New Zealand is venturing down the road of political upheaval
In Canada, Indigenous advocates argue mining companies violate the rights of nature
Trump win, 1.5 C warming breach weigh on UN climate ‘finance COP’
Tibetan activist detained for exposing illegal sand, gravel mining
‘Climate’ CHOGM success for Samoa but what’s in it for the Pacific?
‘We have to keep pressuring Australia to do the right thing’, says Tuvalu MP on climate action
UN report backs up Sámi claims that mining in Finland violates their rights to land and culture
Myanmar rebels capture border base near Chinese rare-earth mining hub
Will exploratory lithium mining in Arizona continue near a sacred hot spring?
Rio Tinto class action begins over ‘toxic’ Bougainville mine disaster
West Papua – the war on our doorstep under The Pacific spotlight
Nauru uses high-profile UN address to press case for sea-bed mining
Deepsea mining conference spurs rare Cook Islands protest
SA company Sibaneye-Stillwater eyes New Caledonia nickel mining plant
PNG police chief Manning declares emergency for Porgera
20 dead – PNG women, girls flee tribal fighting in Porgera mine valley
Give Me Missiles: Gina Rinehart and the Pathologies of Mining
Humans know very little about the deep sea. That may not stop us from mining it.
Vanuatu leader in NZ talks marijuana, seasonal workers and cyclones
Indonesian human rights groups seek independent probe of NZ pilot’s death in Papua
New head of UN deep-sea mining regulator vows to restore neutrality
New head of UN deep-sea mining regulator vows to restore neutrality
Lawsuit promises justice for Rio Tinto’s mining disaster in Bougainville – but some say it’s a cash grab
Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator
Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator
Tuvalu joins growing Pacific tide of opposition to deep sea mining
Vanuatu fights for marine protection at pivotal UN deep-sea mining meeting
Vanuatu fights for marine protection at key UN deep-sea mining summit
New Caledonia’s mothballed nickel plant starts mass sackings process
French President Macron yet to sign-off on Pacific leaders bid to visit Kanaky New Caledonia
Thousands of Bougainville residents support lawsuit against mining giant
Former FANG president Vijay Naidu talks Pacific anti-nuclear activism
Caught up in scandal, deep sea mining debate resumes in Kingston
Lao mining operations exporting iron, coal through Vietnam seaport
How the last queen of Hawaiʻi is influencing the debate over deep-sea mining
Colorado’s dirty secret: A $500 billion mining industry built on Indigenous land
The War in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Will End
Cobalt Mining Is Still a Dangerous Job in Congo
Queen Mary Uni to host tribunal on ‘environmental violence, profiteering’ in West Papua
‘Greedy lying racists’, ‘Kill the bill’, say thousands of NZ protesters over fast track draft
Indonesian Senate Leader: Protect Uncontacted Tribe from Nickel Mining