BC's Revised EA Process - When Is an Expedited Process Not an Expedited Process?
British Columbia’s Infrastructure Projects Act (Bill 15) was introduced to accelerate dams, highways and, later, critical‑minerals projects. A March 10 discussion paper proposes a 20‑month “expedited” environmental assessment for designated high‑priority projects, including mining, with public comment periods as short as 14 days. The proposal narrows the assessment scope, excluding climate change, cumulative effects and alternatives, and reduces First Nations engagement. The public can submit feedback until April 13 via an online survey.
Plaintiffs React to Ontario Court of Appeal Ruling that Lawsuit Against Barrick Mining Corporation for Human Rights Abuse in Tanzania...
The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that plaintiffs cannot sue Barrick Gold in Ontario over alleged human‑rights abuses at its North Mara mine in Tanzania, directing the case to Tanzanian courts. The lawsuit alleges killings, beatings and kidnappings by the...
Report Back: MiningWatch’s Witness Testimony and Brief on the Nexus Between National Defence, National Security and So-Called Critical Minerals
MiningWatch Canada testified before the House of Commons National Defence Standing Committee and submitted a detailed brief on how Canada’s critical minerals sector intersects with national defence and security. The organization highlighted environmental, Indigenous and supply‑chain risks tied to mineral...
New Report Finds The Metals Company Own Analysis Shows Project “Cannot Be Profitable”
An independent review of The Metals Company’s pre‑feasibility study finds the deep‑sea mining project would generate zero profit and exhaust its mineral reserves in roughly eight years. The analysis highlights that the model relies on overly optimistic metal prices, no...
National and International Organisations Express Concern over Another Ruling Against Environmental Defenders Regarding the Curipamba–El Domo Mining Project, Las Naves,...
National and international NGOs condemned the Quevedo Criminal Court's decision to imprison three environmental defenders for four years and impose a fine of fifteen basic salaries. The rulings are part of a broader wave of criminalisation targeting 32 activists opposing...
Mining on Small Islands: The Struggle to Protect Sangihe Island and the Role of Canada's Baru Gold
A MiningWatch Canada field report reveals Canadian miner Baru Gold Corp is seeking to develop a gold mine on Indonesia’s Sangihe Island, a biodiversity hotspot. The grassroots Save Sangihe Island (SSI) coalition is mounting legal challenges and community actions to...
Ten Years After the Worst Spill in Argentina’s History, Communities Express Concern About Fish Deaths Near Barrick's Veladero Mine
The Jáchal and Iglesias communities in northwestern Argentina reported thousands of dead silverside fish downstream of Barrick Gold’s Veladero mine in early November 2025. While Barrick and provincial officials claim no spill occurred, independent testing by the University of Cuyo...
