Mexican president proposes tougher mining laws, shorter concessions
The proposal would sharply reduce the length of mining concessions to 15 from 50 years.
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MKS PAMP, UBS launch carbon neutral gold-backed ETF
ETF is the first of its kind, backed by carbon neutral gold bars certified by the global climate consultancy the Carbon Trust.
A new gold rush? Mining waste with micro-organisms to extract metals
Academics and mining stakeholders are taking a closer look at the value that may be stored in tailings ponds.
Equinox arranges $200 million in gold prepays for greenstone mine construction
Greenstone, in Ontario, will be Equinox’s first gold mine in Canada.
Arafura Rare Earths gets $600m loan guarantee from German insurer
The guarantee is subject to Arafura entering supply deals with German firms.
Canadian gov’t recognizes mining industry’s critical role in economy, net-zero transition
Feds commit to improve the efficiency of the impact assessment and permitting processes for major projects by the end of 2023.
Montage raises $11 million for drilling at Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire
Montage says it hopes this project will become the centre of a new gold district.
Ero Copper adds 18% more gold reserves to Xavantina, extends mine life to 2028
The Xavantina operations are expected to achieve over 60,000 oz. of gold production beginning in 2024.
US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies
The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week.
