Peru proposal to limit idle concessions sparks mining pushback
The proposal would cut to 15 years from 30 the period companies have to explore before a concession expires.
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Beijing tells Chinese firms to strengthen Zimbabwe risk prevention after mineral export ban
The Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe told Chinese enterprises and nationals to uphold local laws and regulations.
Chilean court revives $2.5B Dominga project permit
Court reversal keeps controversial mining project alive as Supreme Court now weighs final ruling on Dominga’s future.
Freeport seeks permit for $7.5B Chile copper expansion
Environmental filing could extend El Abra mine life beyond 2029 and lift output more than threefold, reshaping national rankings.
UK to cut steel import quotas, raise tariffs to protect domestic industry
Britain will lower its tariff-free quota on imported steel and double the tariff on imports exceeding that quota, the government said.
Orla secures final permit to advance underground mining at Camino Rojo
The award heralds “signs of positive change on the permitting front for mining operations in Mexico," analyst says.
US snubbed by Lula government at critical minerals summit
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government has failed to deliver a national mining plan it initially aimed to complete last year.
Energy price volatility has long-tail effects on commodities, says manganese producer
South Africa is the world’s largest producer of manganese ore.
Argentine province eyes copper boom with up to $20 billion in exports by 2035
San Juan does not currently produce copper, but is home to four significant copper projects.