US mining permits fast tracked? Legal insights on Trump critical minerals executive order
The order to stimulate US production aims to alter the political landscape of languishing mining project permitting files.
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Bamako's Tribunal de Commerce court was due to consider a request by the Malian state to put the mines under a provisional administration.
First Quantum estimates $1.7B in forgone economic contributions to Panama
Before its suspension, Cobre Panama has been a major driver of socio-economic prosperity for Panama, contributing around 5% of its GDP.
Guinea revokes 46 mining licences, signalling stricter oversight of major operators
The affected licences cover bauxite, gold, diamond, and graphite operations.
Antofagasta’s Zaldivar mine in Chile secures environmental approvals through 2028
The approval would allow the company to continue advancing in studies that aim to enable Zaldivar's operations until 2051.
Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy protection in Canada
Li-Cycle has entered into a $10.5 million debtor-in-possession financing and a stalking horse credit bid for at least $40 million with Glencore.
Kazakhstan eyes more mineral exploration, building on $1B investment
The nation plans to increase its geological exploration area by one-third by early 2026.
Tungsten prices hit 12-year high as China tightens export controls
China supplies over 80% of the world’s tungsten.
Ucore gets additional $18.4M Pentagon funding for Louisiana rare earth plant
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