January 10
Uganda: Worth the Salt? Artisanal Miners Continue to Work Despite Health Concerns
The unlicensed workers use what they have to combat health fears in Uganda's top salt-producing lake. A new law is supposed to offer protections. So far, little is on the way. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Zimbabwe: For Villagers in Zimbabwe, Lithium Boom Might Prove a Bust
As global demand skyrockets for the metal used in batteries, outside interests have stepped in to mine, leaving locals with a stark choice between living in a mining zone and… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: In a Vital River Basin, Chinese Mine Dredges With Impunity
In January, officials ordered Xiang Jiang Mining to cease operations near the Congo River. Nine months later, the mine is still open - and residents are still protesting. Read more »