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Critical mineral extraction fuels forest loss beyond mine sites in Sub-Saharan Africa -study

Published 11:26 on June 4, 2026 / Last updated at 11:26 on June 4, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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The extraction of critical minerals has fuelled an increase in deforestation across Sub-Saharan Africa, with impacts extending well beyond the boundaries of mining sites, according to a paper.
The extraction of critical minerals has fuelled an increase in deforestation across Sub-Saharan Africa, with impacts extending well beyond the boundaries of mining sites, according to a paper.


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