Beloved black Corsican beaches threatened by nickel mining project
- Posted on June 17, 2025
- By Le Monde
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Beloved black Corsican beaches threatened by nickel mining project
Nickel, essential for the electric battery sector, is present in the sand of the artificial beaches of Nonza and Albo, in northern Corsica. A recent mining project has sparked widespread opposition from local residents, who are deeply attached to these beaches, shaped by the region's industrial past.
