February 10, 2022 UN advisers urge Sweden to stop mine in home of indigenous Sami British company Beowulf Mining has sought a license for an iron ore mine and the Swedish government will announce its decision in coming months.
January 5, 2022 BHP’s Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile hit by further water measures The company is modifying operations while it awaits the results of its appeal to an order to stop drawing water from the Lagunillas aquifer for 90 days.
December 22, 2021 US faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric vehicle metals Biden in August issued an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric.
December 14, 2021 Australian mining state passes Aboriginal heritage protection law The state said the new law is the only Aboriginal heritage legislation in Australia to require that Aboriginal people give "informed consent" for agreements.
December 2, 2021 Denison adopts Indigenous peoples policy aimed at reconciliation The policy identifies five key areas of action that will support a continuously evolving reconciliation action plan: engagement, empowerment, environment, employment, and education.
November 24, 2021 Gold rush draws hundreds of dredging rafts to Amazon tributary Dredging rafts operated by illegal miners have gathered in a gold rush on the Madeira River, a major tributary of the Amazon.
November 17, 2021 Australian investor groups voice concerns over Aboriginal heritage protection law Indigenous heritage protection has become a hot-button issue since miner Rio Tinto legally destroyed culturally significant rock shelters for an iron ore mine 18 months ago.
November 16, 2021 Aboriginal groups criticize Australian state’s heritage bill The bill will focus on reaching an agreement with Aboriginal groups and on obtaining full, prior and informed consent for development of projects.
October 27, 2021 British Columbia First Nation files legal action against coal claims citing failure to consult "If successful, this case could be the beginning of a long-awaited reform."
October 18, 2021 Peru community says will block key mining road used by MMG’s Las Bambas mine Local leaders say Las Bambas has brought pollution to the area and little in the way of economic development.
Critical Metals extends mineralization, confirms high-grade HREEs at Tanbreez project Additional drilling across Area B and the Upper Fjord area is considered warranted to further define mineralized scale, continuity and potential resource growth, company said. February 09, 2026 | 12:23 pm
