mining

Under the Radar Rising temperatures could release huge levels of toxic materials from sealed-off mines into waterways

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 15 May 25

Under the Radar Battle for control of DRC fuelled by increasing demand for minerals such as coltan and cobalt, crucial in smartphones and laptops

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 28 January 25

Under The Radar Joining Brics could give the Southeast Asian nation new leverage on the world stage

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 14 January 25

Under the Radar People can be swallowed by sinkholes caused by these mines, and there are other risks too

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 12 December 24

In the Spotlight China and Russia signal new scramble for control of the resource-rich region

By The Week UK Published 6 November 24

Under the Radar Balkan nation has reinstated controversial licence to extract 'white gold' as race for crucial EV mineral intensifies

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 14 August 24

The Explainer Some asteroids are valued at £100trn-plus but mining them is easier said than done

By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published 22 February 24

Under the Radar South African troops help army battle rebel groups in the world's leading cobalt producing country

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 20 February 24

Under the Radar New technologies can trace copper, lithium and nickel with 'less environmental degradation' and cut West's reliance on China

By The Week UK Published 7 February 24

feature Many nations want to challenge China’s mining and processing dominance to power clean-energy technologies

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published 26 April 23

feature Environmentalists claim mineral extraction could destroy ecosystems, while mining companies argue for its green potential

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 5 April 23

In Depth British journalist feared dead after fisherman suspect led police to the remains of two men

By The Week Staff Last updated 16 June 22