Report: Nevada’s lithium boom comes at the expense of Indigenous rights

Canadian Firms Putting Indigenous Rights At Risk In Nevada: Report

Two Canadian-owned companies are accused of failing to seek free, prior and informed consent from Indigenous peoples in Nevada before going ahead with major lithium mining projects, a new report released by Amnesty International says.The report alleges that a total of three lithium projects in the American state are proceeding without having obtained appropriate consent from local Indigenous peoples. Two companies headquartered in British Columb…

Report: Nevada’s lithium boom comes at the expense of Indigenous rights

As demand for critical minerals surges, Indigenous leaders and Amnesty International say mining projects are advancing without tribal consent.