December 1, 2024 Peru votes to extend informal mining permits for six more months Informal mining workers have blockaded key highways to pressure for an extension.
November 29, 2024 Canada’s oil and gas drilling forecast to hit decade high in 2025 – report The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors reports the highest levels of drilling activity and associated jobs since 2015.
November 29, 2024 Indonesia to review compliance in move that could affect mine output Indonesia said it will check miners' compliance with environmental rules and "re-examine" production quotas for those found to be in breach.
November 29, 2024 Contango ORE stock plummets as costs rise at Alaska gold mine The cost rise relates to an overall reduction in the amount of ore being transported annually by approximately 20%.
November 29, 2024 Colombia to set up reserve zones amid miners’ concerns Designating certain areas as temporary reserve zones will effectively restrict extraction and exploration in those areas, companies warn.
November 29, 2024 Botswana Diamonds gets environmental nod for Thorny River Company expects the mining permit to be granted within the next six weeks, following further community consultations.
November 28, 2024 Resolute Mining forks out further $50 million to Mali for detained employees The miner's top boss Terence Holohan and two other employees were released by Mali government, the company said in a statement on Nov. 21.
November 28, 2024 Platinum Group partners with Saudi firm for smelter amid South African export hurdles The partnership with Ajlan & Bros includes a $4 million feasibility study split 50/50.
November 28, 2024 Lumina Gold secures improved Ecuador terms with Cangrejos mining permit, analyst says The contract includes $25 million in advance royalty payments to the government split into four stages.
November 28, 2024 Oman firm replaces sanctioned Alrosa in Angolan diamond miner Alrosa, which held a 41% interest in the Catoca operation, has been sanctioned by the US, EU and their allies.
Chilean regulator to launch ‘unprecedented’ audit of Codelco-SQM lithium deal The regulator said that it was prevented from ruling on most of the claims due to previous court rulings. December 19, 2025 | 08:56 am
