Peru ramps up fight against illegal mining, kicks most informal miners off permit scheme
Peru's government has kicked 50,565 informal miners off of a temporary program.
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Northern Dynasty in talks to settle EPA litigation, shares hit 5-year high
The EPA, in a July 3 filing, confirmed that it is "open to reconsideration" of its decision to veto the Pebble mine project.
‘Big, beautiful’ US bill would end tax credit for critical minerals
The credit provides a 10% tax incentive for the domestic extraction, processing and recycling of key battery and industrial minerals.
Chaos in Bolivian Congress over China, Russia lithium contracts
Bolivian lawmakers and protesters clashed over lithium deals with China and Russia, accusing the government of selling out national interests.
Researchers from Scotland and Canada partner to clean up contaminated mine water
They plan to develop a low-cost system combining microalgae and calcium silicate to remove and recover cobalt, nickel and copper for reuse.
Column: Gold and its miners may enjoy a ‘critical mineral’ upgrade
Is gold the next metal to be added to the list of “critical minerals”?
Japan to test mine seabed mud for rare earths
Japan will begin test mining rare earth rich mud from the deep seabed near Minamitori Island in 2026.
Chinese zinc smelters risk run cuts as capacity outpaces demand
Plants in Japan and the Philippines have started cutting production and shutting units.
India to woo foreign copper miners, expand ties
India plans to promote investments by foreign companies, including Codelco and BHP.
