"Indigenous Lands at the Center of the Electrification Metals Boom"

The soaring demand for minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel for green energy components has led to an increase in mining projects on or near Indigenous lands, raising concerns about potential environmental and cultural impacts. Indigenous groups are advocating for equitable decision-making power and the implementation of "Free, Prior and Informed Consent" by mining companies, while also pressuring car companies to raise standards for their supply chains. The need for global solidarity among Indigenous groups facing increased mining for energy transition metals is emphasized as the world transitions away from fossil fuels.