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The civil society pushback against the Consolidated Mining Association Initiative's voluntary standard has grown to a fever pitch, with a new coalition launching this week. 1/2
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Today, Public Citizen, EARTHWORKS, African Resources Watch (AFREWATCH), Rainforest Foundation Norway, Batani Foundation and Quipa joined together to launch the Mining Standards Accountability Alliance...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:39 PM
The civil society pushback against the Consolidated Mining Association Initiative's voluntary standard has grown to a fever pitch, with a new coalition launching this week. 1/2
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This excellent piece by @mariagallucci.bsky.social of @canarymedia.com acknowledges that 2025 wasn’t a great year for green steel, but is optimistic about the future. 1/
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2025 wasn't a great year for green steel ambitions. What happens now?
A hydrogen bust and a pro–fossil fuel administration stymied U.S. progress on decarbonizing steel. But companies are still advancing plans for low-carbon…
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January 23, 2026 at 9:29 PM
This excellent piece by @mariagallucci.bsky.social of @canarymedia.com acknowledges that 2025 wasn’t a great year for green steel, but is optimistic about the future. 1/
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This news puts us one step closer to Hyundai fulfilling their promise to build an H2-DRI steel mill in the US to supply their US factories with green steel.
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Hyundai Steel builds Dangjin pilot plant to fast‑track DRI US mill
Hyundai Steel builds Dangjin pilot plant to fast‑track DRI US mill Pilot facility to test hydrogen and gas direct reduction processes ahead of Louisiana mill startup
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January 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM
This news puts us one step closer to Hyundai fulfilling their promise to build an H2-DRI steel mill in the US to supply their US factories with green steel.
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Impacted communities are fighting back against new rules from the Trump administration that would allow polluting coke ovens to continue to produce steel. 1/3
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Environmental & Community Orgs File Lawsuit to Stop Trump Exemptions from Air Pollution Rules for Steel Industry Coke Ovens - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Community, health, and environmental groups filed a lawsuit today challenging the Trump administration’s e...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Impacted communities are fighting back against new rules from the Trump administration that would allow polluting coke ovens to continue to produce steel. 1/3
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The Korean central government is officially joining @pastcoal.bsky.social, signaling to Korean steelmakers that coal-based steelmaking is a relic of the past.
Congratulations to SFOC for their hard work to support Korea in its transition away from coal.
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Congratulations to SFOC for their hard work to support Korea in its transition away from coal.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The Korean central government is officially joining @pastcoal.bsky.social, signaling to Korean steelmakers that coal-based steelmaking is a relic of the past.
Congratulations to SFOC for their hard work to support Korea in its transition away from coal.
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Congratulations to SFOC for their hard work to support Korea in its transition away from coal.
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A new handbook for communities impacted by mining and other forms of development has just been released by Voices, SIRGE Coalition, & OECD Watch.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A new handbook for communities impacted by mining and other forms of development has just been released by Voices, SIRGE Coalition, & OECD Watch.
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In a huge breakthrough for industrial decarbonization, Elysis has deployed the world’s first carbon-free anode in an existing aluminum smelter. They plan to produce a product that is cost-competitive w/ conventional aluminum & uses the same amount of energy.
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Aluminum giants hit major milestone with low-carbon production
Elysis, a joint venture of Alcoa and Rio Tinto, announced a breakthrough in scaling its carbon-free “inert anode” technology to clean up smelters.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In a huge breakthrough for industrial decarbonization, Elysis has deployed the world’s first carbon-free anode in an existing aluminum smelter. They plan to produce a product that is cost-competitive w/ conventional aluminum & uses the same amount of energy.
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@steelwatch.bsky.social on green steel:
“This year was defined not by decisive movement toward steel decarbonisation, but by the dominance of tariffs, cost pressures, uncertainty over policy incentives, & politicisation of steel within national security debates.”
“This year was defined not by decisive movement toward steel decarbonisation, but by the dominance of tariffs, cost pressures, uncertainty over policy incentives, & politicisation of steel within national security debates.”
Steel decarbonisation in 2025: stagnant but far from static - SteelWatch
The transition of the global steel industry to near-zero emissions production made little progress in 2025. This year was defined not by decisive movement toward steel decarbonisation, but by the…
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December 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
@steelwatch.bsky.social on green steel:
“This year was defined not by decisive movement toward steel decarbonisation, but by the dominance of tariffs, cost pressures, uncertainty over policy incentives, & politicisation of steel within national security debates.”
“This year was defined not by decisive movement toward steel decarbonisation, but by the dominance of tariffs, cost pressures, uncertainty over policy incentives, & politicisation of steel within national security debates.”
Opportunity Green has filed a complaint to the Luxembourg NCP calling on ArcelorMittal to publish a revised climate strategy that addresses its massive climate impact. 1/3
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December 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Opportunity Green has filed a complaint to the Luxembourg NCP calling on ArcelorMittal to publish a revised climate strategy that addresses its massive climate impact. 1/3
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Unlike other EU automakers, Volvo understands that rolling back the EU’s electric car mandate will undermine the European auto industry’s ability to compete with Chinese automakers. #EVsky #blueev #bskycars
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December 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Unlike other EU automakers, Volvo understands that rolling back the EU’s electric car mandate will undermine the European auto industry’s ability to compete with Chinese automakers. #EVsky #blueev #bskycars
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This month in the Lead the Charge newsletter:
⛏️ Can lithium mining for EVs actually benefit impacted communities?
📋 CSOs say the CMSI is a weak standard
💚 Elysis aluminum venture deploys first carbon-free anode in Canadian smelter
Read more at →
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⛏️ Can lithium mining for EVs actually benefit impacted communities?
📋 CSOs say the CMSI is a weak standard
💚 Elysis aluminum venture deploys first carbon-free anode in Canadian smelter
Read more at →
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December 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This month in the Lead the Charge newsletter:
⛏️ Can lithium mining for EVs actually benefit impacted communities?
📋 CSOs say the CMSI is a weak standard
💚 Elysis aluminum venture deploys first carbon-free anode in Canadian smelter
Read more at →
open.substack.com/pub/leadthec...
⛏️ Can lithium mining for EVs actually benefit impacted communities?
📋 CSOs say the CMSI is a weak standard
💚 Elysis aluminum venture deploys first carbon-free anode in Canadian smelter
Read more at →
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According to a new report from @ohiorivvalleyinst.bsky.social the US primary steel industry risks falling further behind in a rapidly decarbonizing global market.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
According to a new report from @ohiorivvalleyinst.bsky.social the US primary steel industry risks falling further behind in a rapidly decarbonizing global market.
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More than 50,000 people signed our petition calling on Volvo, Daimler and PACCAR to drop their lawsuit against California’s clean air laws and put clean trucks on our streets. 1/3
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50K sign petitions calling for OEMs to drop lawsuit against CARB
More than 50,000 people have signed petitions calling on the world’s biggest truck manufacturers to drop their lawsuit against California and commit to clean trucking. Plus, more trucking news.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
More than 50,000 people signed our petition calling on Volvo, Daimler and PACCAR to drop their lawsuit against California’s clean air laws and put clean trucks on our streets. 1/3
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As London Mining Week drew to a close, @publiccitizen.bsky.social projected a message to attendees of a mining industry gala dinner and awards ceremony:
“The CMSI is a weak standard that poses risks for investors, governments and mineral purchasers.”
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“The CMSI is a weak standard that poses risks for investors, governments and mineral purchasers.”
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Public Citizen Thwarts Industry Greenwashing at a Mining Industry Gala
YouTube video by Public Citizen
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December 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
As London Mining Week drew to a close, @publiccitizen.bsky.social projected a message to attendees of a mining industry gala dinner and awards ceremony:
“The CMSI is a weak standard that poses risks for investors, governments and mineral purchasers.”
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“The CMSI is a weak standard that poses risks for investors, governments and mineral purchasers.”
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@steelwatch.bsky.social is calling for the @ec.europa.eu to stay the course on #CBAM. They offer 3 reasons why: learn more in this 🧵
#CBAM #EUETS #CleanSteel
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#CBAM #EUETS #CleanSteel
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November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
@steelwatch.bsky.social is calling for the @ec.europa.eu to stay the course on #CBAM. They offer 3 reasons why: learn more in this 🧵
#CBAM #EUETS #CleanSteel
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#CBAM #EUETS #CleanSteel
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@industriouslabs.bsky.social just released a powerful new tool that analyzes health, demographic, economic, and pollution data in communities impacted by industrial pollution across the US.
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Industrial Equity Mapper
Stories of Industrial Pollution in the U.S.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
@industriouslabs.bsky.social just released a powerful new tool that analyzes health, demographic, economic, and pollution data in communities impacted by industrial pollution across the US.
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Does your supply chain contain bauxite from Guinea? Join our webinar with AFREWATCH, Guinee Mines and Inclusive Development International to learn more about communities affected by expansion of one of the world's largest bauxite mines.
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Frontline Voices in the Fight for a Just Energy Transition: A View from Guinea
Inclusive Development International, Action Mines-Guinea, AFREWATCH and Lead the Charge invite you to join us for a panel discussion on the sidelines of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, focu...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Does your supply chain contain bauxite from Guinea? Join our webinar with AFREWATCH, Guinee Mines and Inclusive Development International to learn more about communities affected by expansion of one of the world's largest bauxite mines.
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A new report from @climaterights.bsky.social documents the human rights, environmental, and climate impacts of nickel mining in the Caraga Region, home to more mines than any other part of the Philippines. 1/5
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“Broken Promises:” Philippines Nickel Mining Causes Rights Abuses & Increases Climate Vulnerability
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November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
A new report from @climaterights.bsky.social documents the human rights, environmental, and climate impacts of nickel mining in the Caraga Region, home to more mines than any other part of the Philippines. 1/5
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Civil society organizations including Jobs to Move America are sounding the alarm about Hyundai’s use of prison labor in its Alabama, US supply chain.
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Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
The Columbia Labor Lab study appears to show increasing plants’ share of incarcerated workers reduces the wages of free workers.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Civil society organizations including Jobs to Move America are sounding the alarm about Hyundai’s use of prison labor in its Alabama, US supply chain.
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A new report from the Columbia Labor Lab examined the impact of Hyundai's use of prison labor in its factories in Alabama on the broader work force.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
A new report from the Columbia Labor Lab examined the impact of Hyundai's use of prison labor in its factories in Alabama on the broader work force.
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If you’ll be attending #COP30noBrasil, be sure to check out these events from @leadthecharge.bsky.social network member organizations:
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November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
If you’ll be attending #COP30noBrasil, be sure to check out these events from @leadthecharge.bsky.social network member organizations:
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#COP30
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In our newsletter we covered “mass balance accounting” - a practice where steelmakers mix dirty and clean inputs & assign the low-emissions attributes from inputs such as “green iron” reduced with hydrogen to a portion of the steel produced..
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Steel industry needs consistent reporting standards to achieve real emissions cuts, SteelZero urges | Climate Group
SteelZero has released its position paper on the use of “mass balance accounting” in the steel sector. The paper provides clarity for members, steel buyers, and industry stakeholders on how mass balan...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
In our newsletter we covered “mass balance accounting” - a practice where steelmakers mix dirty and clean inputs & assign the low-emissions attributes from inputs such as “green iron” reduced with hydrogen to a portion of the steel produced..
www.theclimategroup.org/our-work/new...
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@steelwatch.bsky.social is urging EU lawmakers to stay the course on CBAM, despite calls from some in the steel industry to delay implementation.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
@steelwatch.bsky.social is urging EU lawmakers to stay the course on CBAM, despite calls from some in the steel industry to delay implementation.
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The UN Environment Programme-hosted International Resource Panel is calling for the financial system, governance and regulation of mineral exploration and mining to be reformed to ensure a just clean energy transition. #battchatt 1/5
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New UN report calls for responsible financing and investment in energy transition minerals
Nairobi, 9 October 2025 – The financial system, governance and regulation of mineral exploration and mining must be reformed to ensure greater capital flows and a clean energy transition, say the auth...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The UN Environment Programme-hosted International Resource Panel is calling for the financial system, governance and regulation of mineral exploration and mining to be reformed to ensure a just clean energy transition. #battchatt 1/5
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A new study found that mining tailings are an untapped resource for battery supply chains. Capturing just 10% of the cobalt already mined and processed but lost to waste streams in the US would supply the entire US battery market with cobalt.
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Tailings could meet much of US critical mineral demand – study
Colorado School of Mines found the US could meet much of its demand for critical minerals by recovering materials currently discarded in mining waste.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A new study found that mining tailings are an untapped resource for battery supply chains. Capturing just 10% of the cobalt already mined and processed but lost to waste streams in the US would supply the entire US battery market with cobalt.
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