Critical minerals

This is one of Norway’s most pristine fjords. So why is it being used as a dumping site for mine waste?

by The Guardian | Oct 8, 2026 | Activism, Business, Coastlines, Critical minerals, Environment, Environmental activism, Europe, Fish, Mining, Norway, Oceans, Pollution, The Guardian, Waste, World News | 0 |

The Norwegian government has given a permit to a mining company to release waste into Førde fjord despite a 17-year battle by campaigners and a supreme court ruling against itShortly after the Norwegian stock market closed on 17...

Hope is contagious and science is king: 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel era

by The Guardian | May 1, 2026 | Americas, Business, Climate crisis, Colombia, Critical minerals, Energy, Energy industry, Environment, Fossil fuel divestment, Fossil fuels, Global economy, Indigenous peoples, Renewable energy, The Guardian, World News | 0 |

At world-first Santa Marta climate meeting, delegates say it was ‘euphoric’ to finally be focusing on concrete solutionsAfter a landmark climate meeting in Santa Marta, Colombia, where nearly 60 countries gathered to work out...

UK launches critical minerals strategy to reduce dependency on China

by The Guardian | Nov 23, 2025 | Asia Pacific, Business, China, Critical minerals, Environment, Labour, Lithium-ion batteries, Mining, Politics, Technology, The Guardian, UK news, World News | 0 |

Standoff between China and EU over supply of chips for car industry underlines value of sector requiring huge financial investmentKeir Starmer has announced a critical minerals and rare earths strategy to build resilience...

Category: Critical minerals

This is one of Norway’s most pristine fjords. So why is it being used as a dumping site for mine waste?

Hope is contagious and science is king: 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel era

UK launches critical minerals strategy to reduce dependency on China