More than 60% of ancestral Shuar territory, spread over 568,000 acres, is covered by mining concessions.

Skeena's proposed Eskay Creek gold-silver project, which is located in Tahltan territory, will be the first mining project to have permits authorized by an indigenous government.

Australian government judged it failed to adequately consult with Aboriginal custodians over the protection of a sacred site.

Last month, the company signed a memorandum of agreement with the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation covering the Marathon project.

British company Beowulf Mining has sought a license for an iron ore mine and the Swedish government will announce its decision in coming months.

Biden in August issued an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric.

The state said the new law is the only Aboriginal heritage legislation in Australia to require that Aboriginal people give "informed consent" for agreements.