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A global network of and for communities, organisations and networks saying Yes to Life, No to Mining and advancing post-extractivism. linktr.ee/ylnm

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ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · Feb 7

Yes to Life No to Mining (YLNM) is a global solidarity network standing up for the right to say NO to mining.

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ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · 13d

We stand together for life, justice, and solidarity beyond borders.

We support communities resisting mining, expose violations and greenwashing, challenge exploitation, and promote local, systemic alternatives that respect Earth’s limits.

Another world built on care and equality is possible.

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Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki @corowatchdog.bsky.social · Sep 25

There are so many miners targeting Te Tara o te Ika a Maui in 2025! Bliimin Shane Jones been pimping it out hard! Check out who is here...

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ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · 16d

Lake Vättern, Sweden’s largest lake, could provide drinking water for millions.

But military drills and a proposed rare earth mine threaten to destroy this vital ecosystem.

Protect Lake Vättern — clean water must come before destruction.

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WATER – the fundamental prerequisite for sustaining all life – PROTECT LAKE VÄTTERN | Yes to Life No to Mining

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ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · 29d

A medida que la situación en Ecuador se intensifica, recordamos cómo la lucha comunitaria logró lo impensable: la Corte Constitucional prohibió la minería en Los Cedros y reconoció los Derechos de la Naturaleza. Defiende a quienes defienden ✊🌱 yestolifenotomining.org/latest-news/...

Rights of Nature and Resistance to Mining in Ecuador | Yes to Life No to Mining

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ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · Sep 20

In Nigeria, coal mining pollutes rivers, destroys farmland, and harms health. But the Owukpa people are resisting, with women at the forefront of that resistance.

👉 Click the link to read the full emblematic case! yestolifenotomining.org/latest-news/...

The Resistance of the Owukpa People to Coal Mining in Nigeria | Yes to Life No to Mining

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ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · Jul 11

Deep sea mining is not just a risk for New Ireland — it’s a global threat!

The Pacific communities’ struggle is a call for all of us to resist predatory mining and protect our oceans!

ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · Jul 11

4 - What we Ask For?

Cancel all existing deep sea mining exploration and extraction licenses.

Strong legislation to protect the oceans.

Support for a global moratorium on deep sea mining.

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ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · Jul 11

3 - What’s at Stake?

The balance of marine ecosystems, which are vital to Pacific communities’ culture and economy.

The integrity of international agreements like the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Democracy and the rights of local peoples.

ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · Jul 11

2 - Who Is Resisting?

Civil society organizations and local communities demand respect for democracy, respect for the science, and respect for national and international laws.

ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · Jul 11

1 - Why Is This a Problem?

The project would cause irreversible environmental damage, affecting oceans and local communities.

Local communities were not properly consulted — free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) was not respected.

ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · Jul 11

PNG Against Deep Sea Mining!

The New Ireland Provincial Government in Papua New Guinea supports the Niu Solwara 1 deep sea mining project — a mega plan to extract minerals from the ocean floor.

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ylnm.bsky.social @ylnm.bsky.social · Jul 4

We demand the Canadian embassy support these environmental defenders!

MiningWatch Canada @miningwatch.bsky.social · Jun 26

DAY 3🚨 of repression in Las Naves🇪🇨:
Rural communities report police violence as they stand up against Canadian copper project, owned by Silvercorp Metals Inc $SVM.TO & Salazar Resources $SRL

We demand the Canadian embassy support these environmental defenders #VoicesAtRisk🗣️