Ewoyaa Lithium Project: A Milestone Toward Ghana’s First Lithium Mine
Ghana officially moves toward lithium production with parliamentary approval of the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, marking a significant milestone in the country’s contribution to the global green transition. As demand for critical raw materials accelerates worldwide, Ghana is positioning itself as a new player in the lithium supply chain. Yet beyond economics and mineral supply, a […]
WRFA Supports UNEA-7 Draft Resolution on Minerals and Metals Management
As UNEA-7 approaches, taking place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya under the theme “Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Planet,” member states will discuss key environmental priorities. Among the draft resolutions is a proposal from Colombia and Oman on the environmentally sound management of minerals and metals. The […]
ISO 59014 – Setting a New Standard for Sustainability and Traceability in Secondary Materials
The newly published ISO 59014:2024 establishes a benchmark for sustainability and traceability in recycled materials, providing organizations with principles, requirements, and guidance to promote responsible and efficient resource use. In line with ISO’s commitment to a life cycle perspective and circular economy, this standard strengthens efforts to reduce dependence on virgin materials, mitigate environmental risks, […]
Roundtable urges industry shift towards responsible metals recycling
At the 2024 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, the Roundtable on the Responsible Recycling of Metals (RRRM) has released recommendations towards improved environmental, social and governance (ESG) management of recycled metal content. It shows current approaches to due diligence are insufficient, and demands industry and policy action to make metals recycling value chains […]
UNEA 6 Resolution on Environmental Aspects of Minerals and Metals
The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) convened in Nairobi from 26 February to 1 March. Among the 15 resolutions adopted, ranging from topics as the sound management of chemicals and wastes to sustainable lifestyles and land degradation, one resolution dealt with the environmental aspects of minerals and metals. The UNEA 6 […]