Legislation

Africa • Aug 1, 2023

U.S. Government Proposes the BRIDGE to DRC

In an effort to secure critical mineral supply channels and promote ethical sourcing practices, the U.S. government has introduced the ambitious 'BRIDGE to DRC Act.' This…

Gold • Jul 27, 2023

Centamin Welcomes Egypt’s New Mining Framework

In a significant development for Egypt's mining industry, Centamin PLC, a prominent gold mining company, has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Egyptian…

Africa • Jul 21, 2023

Navigating the Complex Landscape: Understanding

The vast mineral abundance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) makes it a significant player in the global mining industry. However, the nation's mining…

Legislation • Jul 3, 2023

Separating Subsurface Wealth: Unlocking

In a surprising reversal in the domain of property ownership, a growing trend that challenges conventional notions of land control has emerged. Recent developments in the…

Latin America • Apr 23, 2023

Mexico’s $9B Mining Law Revamp for Sustainability

The mining sector has long been a vital component of the Mexican economy, generating income for the government as well as jobs and exports.

Asia Pacific • Feb 15, 2023

Exploring Afghanistan’s Mining Industry

Afghanistan is a country that has long been recognized for the wealth of its natural resources, including the emeralds, lapis lazuli, natural gas, and oil that…

Asia Pacific • Nov 23, 2022

Indian Government Accredits 13 Private

The Central Indian Government announced on November 8, 2022, that it had accredited thirteen private agencies to conduct mineral exploration in the country.

Legislation • Sep 5, 2022

Is the Manchin Permitting Deal enough?

Mining companies in the US have been demanding a solution for their federal permitting woes for a long time. It remains to be seen whether the…

Copper • Jul 28, 2022

Chile’s New constitution set to impact mining

After taking into account the proposals of different thematic commissions, the draft of the new Chilean Constitution will go through a referendum on September 4, 2022.…

Coal • Feb 15, 2022

Pumped storage hydropower accounts for 95% of

There were hundreds of abandoned coal mines in southern Indiana in the late 20th century as other states started to shift away from coal and fossil…