Chile’s National Lithium Strategy is facing criticism from environmentalists and local leaders who say it prioritizes extraction over protection. Experts warn of fragile ecosystems, missing impact assessments, and lack of Indigenous consultation.
China has discovered the world’s largest gold deposit—over 1,000 tons found 2,000 meters underground in Hunan province. Valued at $83 billion, the Wangu find cements China’s dominance in the global gold market while sparking debate on environmental and social consequences.
Colbún has withdrawn its El Encanto solar and energy storage project in Chile’s O’Higgins Region following growing environmental concerns and community opposition. The decision highlights the increasing scrutiny faced by renewable energy developments in rural areas.
President Trump’s executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining has sparked international condemnation. Critics argue it violates ocean treaties, threatens marine ecosystems in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, and benefits private firms at the cost of global environmental and diplomatic stability.