The Deep-Sea Mining Rush: Fast-Track Permits and the 2026 Frontier
The race for the seafloor has shifted from a slow-moving diplomatic debate to an outright industrial sprint. Following the implementation of Executive Order 14285, signed by…
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The race for the seafloor has shifted from a slow-moving diplomatic debate to an outright industrial sprint. Following the implementation of Executive Order 14285, signed by…
**LIMA, Peru : ** The Peruvian government has formally declared uranium and lithium as minerals of national importance and strategic priority, signaling a pivot toward securing…
The global nickel market enters 2026 at a critical juncture. After several years of persistent oversupply driven by an unprecedented production boom in Southeast Asia, the…
British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced a high-stakes legislative maneuver, proposing a temporary suspension of specific sections of the province’s Declaration on the Rights of…
Ganfeng Goulamina Lithium Project Mali moves forward as Mali boosts its stake to 35%, securing a major African lithium supply hub.
How to start a mining company in 2026, from permits and EIAs to feasibility studies, community engagement, and investor compliance.
Peru informal mining permit program gets a one-year extension as Congress gives informal miners more time to comply with formal regulations.
Senate reverses Wyoming coal mining policy halt, restoring Powder River Basin access. Can demand return — or is it too late for coal?
Bukuya, Uganda — The sound of celebration echoed through Bukuya Town Council on November 7, 2025, as miners gathered under tents, children sang traditional songs, and…
A New Mining Frontier Under Brazil Mining Legislation Brazil’s Congress is advancing Brazil mining legislation that could transform the nation’s critical-minerals policy and redraw its environmental…
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