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How a new mining law cuts off the money Jharkhand needs to protect its own people
Pranay Raj
7 min read
By limiting state taxes on mineral rights, the MMDR Amendment threatens the state's funds for rehabilitation and just transition
Government’s claim of ‘No new mining leases in Aravalli’, not entirely true
Himanshu Nitnaware
3 min read
Condition only applies until guidelines are laid, while critical minerals are given exemption
Nearly 50 per cent of Aravallis to become vulnerable to mining if new definition applied: DTE analysis
Himanshu Nitnaware
3 min read
Mount Abu and areas near Chittorgarh fort likely to be exposed; finding contradicts environment minister’s claim on December 22 about 90% of Aravallis being protected, and there being no relaxations i ...
No new mining leases, Aravalli protection intact: MoEFCC clarifies after SC-backed definition
Puja Das
4 min read
Union minister Bhupender Yadav maintains that the uniform definition closes loopholes that enabled rampant illegal mining
Seabed exploration: As Canadian company files application, new studies warn of grave threats to marine life
Rohini Krishnamurthy
3 min read
Chronic ocean noise can hinder social, foraging communications of sound-sensitive species, forcing displacement of whales from critical habitats
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DTE Staff
2 min read
Supporters say deep sea mining is needed to meet the global demand for green technologies; scientists fear a possible gold rush for precious metals beneath the oceans
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DTE Staff
2 min read
The new coal mine decision by the UK once again highlights the failures of developed nations in keeping up with their climate promises
Living between coal and solar: In post-mining Rajhara, people are rebuilding around water
Pubarun Basu
9 min read
As mining recedes, abandoned pits are becoming sources of irrigation and livelihood, even as coal remains central to household energy and survival
Global coal mine pipeline rises 11% to 2,521 Mtpa despite slowing demand
Puja Das
5 min read
India drives nearly all of the increase as five countries account for 92 per cent of proposed capacity
Two-thirds of global mining facilities face significant water risk, ICMM report says
Madhumita Paul
3 min read
The study of more than 12,000 facilities across 148 countries found 65.7% are exposed to at least one major physical water hazard
Human rights abuse allegations at Africa’s transition mineral mines soar 122% in 2025: Report
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
DRC accounts for most of the allegations in 2024, workers' wages, safety biggest concern, shows report
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