Ecuador's Nature Defenders Win Cases Against Mining
In Ecuador, where nature has legal rights, local residents turned "paraecologists" are using science to protect endangered ecosystems from copper mining. Their evidence is winning in court.
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Chile's Copper Mines Go Electric as Fuel Prices Surge
Chile's copper mining industry is turning a fuel price crisis into an opportunity by rapidly switching to electric trucks and renewable energy. The shift could save millions while protecting the planet.
Australian Scientists Cut Copper Refining Energy Use in Half
A breakthrough technology could save Australia's struggling copper industry while slashing energy use by 50%. The furnace-free process uses saltwater and electricity instead of extreme heat.