Animal biodiversity should be key component of restoration efforts – study
Researchers say measuring land reclamation efforts should include the target area’s animal biodiversity.
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Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.
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The company and Calix received board approvals to build a demonstration plant to process lithium at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia.
Chile fines Lundin mine $9 million for environmental infractions
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Codelco requests permit for $2.5 billion Ministro Hales mine extension
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How Madison Metals plans to disrupt junior finance with a uranium token
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Huge Chinese state iron ore buyer still an unknown quantity
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