Regulation Watch

Copper • Nov 2, 2023

Taseko receives final approval for Florence

Taseko Mines (TSX: TKO; NYSE: TGB) announced that it has received final approval for its greenfield in-situ recycling (ISR) copper project in Florence, Arizona, south of…

Gold • Oct 4, 2023

Zimbabwe Gold Mine collapse: Govt. Blame

Zimbabwe gold mine collapse, search operation underway as minister blames mining authorities for wilfully disregarding laws and their unsustainable mining techniques.

Copper • Oct 2, 2023

Resolution Copper Project: A Clash of Promise

Resolution Copper mine could provide a quarter of the nation's copper needs and double its tellurium reserves. Yet, every promise carries a price, and this one…

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) • Aug 24, 2023

Navigating Regulatory Challenges: The Mining

In recent years, the mining industry has not only played an important role in the U.S. economy, but it has also encountered a number of regulatory…

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) • Aug 17, 2023

Calls for Overhaul of Mine Regulations

In the aftermath of recent mining accidents and escalating environmental concerns, a growing number of voices are calling for an overhaul of mine regulations.

Mining Careers & Guides • Jun 13, 2023

BHP Acknowledges Underpayment of Nearly 30

BHP, one of the world's largest mining companies, has admitted publicly that it underpaid nearly 30,000 Australian employees. The revelation has sent shockwaves throughout the industry…

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) • Jun 12, 2023

Controversial Okefenokee Titanium Mine

A controversial proposal to establish a titanium mine in Georgia's pristine Okefenokee Swamp, a natural marvel replete with biodiversity, is gaining momentum and posing an unprecedented…

Coal • Mar 27, 2023

Alabama’s Mining Industry Struggles Amidst

The ongoing "War on Coal" has resulted in the loss of over 900 coal mining jobs in Alabama, dealing a further blow to the state's mining…

Copper • Mar 25, 2023

China’s Crackdown on Cash-for-Copper Trade and

As authorities crack down on illegal mining operations and impose stricter regulations on the industry, the billion-dollar cash-for-copper trade in China has come to a grinding…

Africa • Mar 6, 2023

South Africa Illegal Gold Mining—Dangers and Environmental Costs

Illegal gold mining is a lucrative activity that attracts many unemployed people looking to make a fast buck. Miners generally work in abandoned mines, extracting gold…