Mining firms in Mexico must face ‘strict’ scrutiny, says senior official
Data from the country's mining chamber shows that $2.8 billion worth of projects are stalled due to unresolved ministry permitting.
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Australia approves controversial Whitehaven coal mine expansion
The backing of the federal environment minister is described by advocates as a betrayal.
Vale and Asian miner seek Brazil nod to fast-track mine projects
Vale and Sul Americana de Metais S.A. have qualified for a new policy adopted by Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro administration that aims to streamline the licensing process.
Russia mulls new extraction tax and higher profit tax for metals firms
Russia's finance ministry proposed setting a mineral extraction tax linked to global prices for producers of iron ore, coking coal and fertilizers.
Guinea’s junta urges miners to help break “resource curse”
The coup exacerbated concerns about supply constraints that have pushed aluminum prices to the highest level in 13 years.
Sonoro Gold completes PEA on Cerro Caliche in Mexico
Sonoro has an option to acquire 100% of the project, about 45 km from the town of Magdalena de Kino.
American Pacific shares surge on ‘bonanza’ grabs from expanded Nevada land package
The company will acquire assets from Ubica Gold, gaining 77 claims at Tuscarora.
Alrosa tests CO2 capture potential by its ore
The initial phase of Alrosa's study showed that kimberlite ore in its tailings could potentially absorb more CO2 than the entire company generates.
Coal funding persists even as climate worry grows
Coal might be the dirtiest word in climate politics in the run up to the United Nations COP26 summit.
