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Ecuador’s suspension of environmental consultations hits $2bn of investment – business leaders

At least 176 environmental consultation processes are currently suspended, including for projects such as mining, waste treatment plants and dams, among others.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 3:44 pm

Snowline Gold shares rise on $12 million bought deal financing

The strengthened treasury would allow the company to advance exploration on the Rogue project's Valley discovery.

Staff Writer | September 6, 2023 | 3:16 pm

Chile’s miners ready to absorb higher domestic royalties, Fitch says

"Chile's new mining royalty law will not materially weaken the competitiveness of the country's copper mining sector, but it will increase taxes, modestly pressuring miners' cash flows," Fitch said.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 1:33 pm

BlackRock voted against Glencore’s climate progress report

Glencore has said it plans to run down its mines by the mid-2040s.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 11:45 am

EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical minerals

The industry committee of the European Parliament will vote on its position on Thursday on the Critical Raw Materials Act.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 10:40 am

Harmony Gold reports two fatalities at Kusasalethu mine

The company recorded six fatalities in its financial year which ended on June 30.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 10:32 am

Australia coal mine expansions threaten more methane, study says

Emissions from Queensland coal and gas production could reach 26.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year by 2030, study shows.

Bloomberg News | September 6, 2023 | 10:28 am

Prefeasibility for FPX Nickel’s Baptiste project puts NPV over $2 billion

The company intends to develop a high-margin, long-life, large-scale and low-carbon mine. It will produce a 60% nickel concentrate for direct feed into the stainless steel industry.

Staff Writer | September 6, 2023 | 10:15 am