From military technologies to AI systems and data centers, industries with bottomless mineral appetites are driving a new mineral rush. From people being bombed by AI-powered weapons in Gaza and Iran to communities facing mining destruction in Zambia, the consequences are devastating.

WEBINAR INVITATION | How War and AI Fuel the Critical Minerals Race The global mineral rush is being fueled by war, militarization, AI, and global competition – with devastating consequences for communities and the environment.

Elon Musk tweeted in 2020 that the coup against Bolivian president Evo Morales had to do with lithium, proudly stating, “We will coup whoever we want! Deal with it.” @mittaloak.bsky.social reveals the powers at play still seeking to control Bolivia’s natural resources 👇

The global rush for minerals is being pushed with the narrative that the expansion of mining is essential to power the clean energy transition. A closer look exposes the false veneer.👇

[Commentary] The idea that we must massively scale up mining for the clean energy transition is false, scholar Shaan Sood argues in an op-ed. Most "critical minerals" are actually used in industries unrelated to, or opposed to, clean energy, while extraction causes widespread harm.

Participate in a virtual event where experts and frontline land defenders will dismantle the false climate justification for the global mining rush, expose what is truly driving demand for critical minerals & the devastating impacts on Indigenous Peoples, communities & the planet.

“Bolivians know far too well what US peddling in Bolivia’s affairs means for their country and democracy.” Read @mittaloak.bsky.social new piece to understand what’s really behind the US pivot on Bolivia & the race to secure its critical minerals. 👇