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The Institute for Policy Integrity and other organizations challenge the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposal to delay the 2016 Waste Prevention Rule, asserting that the agency's economic analysis—specifically regarding the social cost of methane—is inconsistent with scientific and legal standards. They state that the rule's annual benefits exceed its costs by up to $200 million.

Gold Fields implemented a 40 MW solar PV project at its South Deep Gold Mine in South Africa to mitigate rising electricity costs from the utility Eskom and reduce its carbon footprint. Developed with assistance from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and DNV GL, the project utilizes a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with an independent power producer. The installation is expected to offset 15–20 percent of the mine's energy consumption and achieve a 114 percent lifetime benefit-to-cost ratio.

The report argues that integrating DRE infrastructure to power both mines and local communities—termed 'inclusive mining'—can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operational costs, and catalyse rural socio-economic development. It identifies key barriers such as complex energy regulations, limited local technical skills, and the high upfront capital costs of renewable systems. Through four case studies in Australia, Madagascar, and Mali, the document demonstrates various models for community electrification, including shared microgrids, indirect feeding into local grids, and the repurposing of end-of-life mines. The authors recommend establishing inclusive governance structures, investing in productive use of renewable energy (PURE) to stimulate demand, and embedding a gender lens to ensure equitable benefit sharing.

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The document examines the rapid growth of Sino-African relations, noting that bilateral trade rose from $2 billion in 1999 to $39.7 billion in 2007. It highlights a shift from aid-driven engagement to commercial dominance, where trade and investment now outpace official development assistance. While the partnership offers opportunities for infrastructure development and poverty reduction, the paper identifies risks including unsustainable debt, the displacement of local industries by cheap Chinese imports, and a lack of transparency in lending. It recommends that African nations improve their business climates, diversify exports to move up the value chain, and implement transparency initiatives to maximize gains from the relationship.

Russia maintains ties with Mozambique and Zimbabwe based on Soviet-era liberation movement relations, focusing on education, mining, and military cooperation. Zimbabwe's alignment increased during the late Mugabe era due to shared experiences with Western sanctions, while Mozambique has seen Russian involvement in fisheries, oil, and a failed intervention by the Wagner Group against Islamist insurgents.

The case study examines the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), finding that while it provides more investment detail than some peers, it lacks an environmental or ethical investment policy. Analysis of available data shows approximately 9% of identified investments are in the fossil fuel sector, including holdings in Royal Dutch Shell plc and Rio Tinto plc. The report notes a lack of transparency regarding corporate membership and suggests that gaps in investment data may hide further links to the arms and fossil fuel industries.

The report critiques the Indonesian government's plan to move its capital to East Kalimantan, specifically in the Penajam Paser Utara and Kutai Kartanegara regencies. It argues that the project is a 'political commodity' designed to benefit oligarchs and corporations who hold extensive mining, forestry, and plantation concessions in the area. The document highlights significant environmental threats, including the destruction of mangrove ecosystems in Balikpapan Bay, the risk of floods, and continued reliance on coal power. It also warns of the marginalization and potential eviction of indigenous peoples, such as the Balik tribe, and criticizes the lack of transparency in financing and public participation.

The report examines material flow trends in the United States across the metal and minerals, nonrenewable organic materials (including fossil fuels), agriculture, and forestry sectors. It argues that while the U.S. possesses high-quality economic data on productivity and employment, conventional economic accounts fail to provide sufficient information regarding the long-term societal costs of environmental degradation. Consequently, the document proposes policy alternatives for the U.S. government to better integrate material flow accounts into decision-making.

The document examines the consequences of environmental and social risk management in overseas investments through six case studies of multinational companies. It argues that strong risk management benefits companies, while failure leads to financial loss and reputational damage. It provides specific strategic advice for Chinese companies to mitigate these risks by adhering to host country laws, understanding local cultures, engaging stakeholders, and adopting international best practices. Additionally, it offers policy recommendations for the Chinese government, financial institutions, NGOs, and media to improve the oversight and impact of China's outward foreign direct investment.

The Arctic region, covering parts of eight countries and including the 5.4 million square mile Arctic Ocean, is facing severe threats from industrial development and climate change. Warming in the Arctic is occurring up to four times faster than the global average, leading to shrinking sea ice that endangers ice-dependent species like polar bears and threatens to disrupt global ocean currents through glacier melt.

The Environmental Sustainability Question Framework is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate corporate environmental impact. It collects data on governance, water management, supply chain traceability, waste and pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and the adoption of renewable energy. It includes a specialized section for mining and energy companies to track fossil fuel revenue and mine decommissioning plans.

The document argues for a shift away from destructive virgin mining toward circular economies and strategic land-use planning in Africa. It highlights the risks transition mineral extraction poses to water security, food supply, carbon sinks, and biodiversity, while calling for the formalisation of artisanal mining and the enforcement of labour rights. The paper recommends that mining licences be contingent on guaranteed funding for rehabilitation and that international cooperation, including traceability frameworks and fair finance, be established to prevent the 'resource curse'.