Mining binds one to the other. There is no empire without the frontier, and no capitalism without mining. Historically, this ...

Understanding the relationships and patterns of history could inform efforts to cooperate on energy transition mineral ...

Obi Island has become a tragic symbol of ecocide caused by nickel mining and smelting. The destruction on this island in ...

Life is good here, the food is good, it’s quiet!’ (‘Urip neng kene enak, makanan enak, ayem!’). The protected forest area of ...

FEG’s other ‘high-value asset’ is in Trenggalek regency, East Java. The prospects in several promising locations within a ...

Rumours of mining plans have in fact been around for 20 years, and most people are opposed to them. People here travel around ...

One of the key organisers, Ulya Niami Jamson (Pipin), 37, is a charismatic academic and seasoned activist from Central Java.

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Recent policy initiatives around the world recognise that the highest value of natural resources is often realised by conserving them intact and in place, providing crucial ‘environmental services’, ...