Local Environmental Impacts

The Ambatovy mine, located near Moramanga and spanning 1,600 hectares of lateritic deposits, has been Madagascar's mining powerhouse since operations began in 2007. With depths of 20-100 meters, it extracts nickel and cobalt, transporting ore via a 220 km slurry pipeline to Toamasina for refining into 99.9% pure briquettes . Employing 10,000 people—90% Malagasy—it contributes significantly to the economy,...

The Volobe hydroelectric dam project, located near Toamasina on Madagascar's Ivondro River, is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing energy access for the population while navigating environmental challenges. With an installed capacity of 120 MW and expected annual generation of 750 GWh, it seeks to provide electricity to approximately 2 million people, addressing power shortages in a country where...

In the mineral-rich provinces of the DRC, the pursuit of clean energy has inadvertently perpetuated a cycle of exploitation. Cobalt, vital for lithium-ion batteries, powers the world's shift away...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds vast reserves of coltan, essential for tantalum in electronics, yet its eastern provinces remain mired in conflict. Armed groups like M23, allegedly...

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds over 70% of the world's cobalt reserves, essential for electric vehicle batteries, yet its people endure widespread poverty amid foreign-dominated mining. Glencore, a...

Introduction As the International Seabed Authority (ISA) stands at the helm, tasked with navigating the murky waters of seabed resource management, its dual role of advancing commercial interests while safeguarding...

Introduction As the world races towards a cleaner, electrified future, the demand for lithium, crucial for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has surged. However, this rush for "white gold" comes with...

Introduction: Navigating the Lithium Landscape Lithium, often hailed as the white gold of the 21st century, is at the forefront of the global shift towards sustainable energy. With its crucial...