mining policy

A proposal by the Kerala government to permit greater private participation in mineral sand mining has sparked protests from local communities, environmental groups, and political organizations, raising concerns over the future of the…

The government of British Columbia has announced an extension of its pause on new mineral claim registrations in selected northern regions of the province, with the restriction now set to remain in place until 2027. The decision is…

A new proposal linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump aims to build a strategic mineral reserve by purchasing rare earth elements, including potential imports from China—a move that highlights ongoing concerns over global supply…

Argentina has approved a new mining reform aimed at attracting fresh investment in resource-rich regions located near glaciers, a move that has sparked both industry optimism and environmental concern. The reform seeks to ease regulatory…

Zimbabwe has announced plans to introduce export quotas for lithium concentrates and impose strict conditions for the resumption of shipments, as part of a broader strategy to increase domestic value addition in its mining sector. The move…

Panama has authorized Canada-based First Quantum Minerals to process and export stockpiled material from its shuttered Cobre Panama Mine, marking a significant step in managing one of the world’s largest idle copper operations. The…

Chile’s recent right-wing political pivot has placed the country’s mining policy firmly under scrutiny, as investors, industry leaders, and global commodity markets assess how the shift could reshape regulations governing one…

The Union government has exempted the recycling and reprocessing of mine tailings from the requirement of obtaining fresh environmental clearance, marking a significant policy shift aimed at promoting sustainable mining and resource…