Expanding existing mines poses overlooked long-term environmental and social risks

PHYSorg
Jan 22, 2026, 4:00 pm66 pts
Mining companies worldwide are expanding mineral extraction at existing mines, as the rate of opening new sites slows, to meet global demand driven mainly by the need for clean energy infrastructure.

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