Finland reclaims mining crown as Canada slips
Finland has regained its status as the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mining and exploration it held in the early 2010s, followed by Nevada and Alaska, according to the Fraser Institute’s…
Regulatory Issues
Chile election puts mining sector’s future on the line
On November 16, Chileans will head to the polls to elect their next president, who will govern until 2030 – and in doing so, set the course for the country’s…
Yukon’s assessment process: A guide for miners
Picture this: a small exploration company is planning to extend an access road near Mayo in the Yukon. It’s a relatively minor addition, just a few kilometres of gravel to…
Majestic Gold halts Chinese mine after a death
China-focused Majestic Gold (TSXV: MJS) has suspended operations at its Denggezhuang (DGZ) underground mine in the eastern province of Shandong after a hanging wall incident killed one of its employees….
US targets mine waste to boost critical minerals supply
The U.S. government is launching a new effort to extract valuable critical minerals – including rare earths, lithium, cobalt and uranium – from mine waste and abandoned sites in a…
Ghana to shorten permitting, boost communities
Ghana, the top gold producer in Africa and sixth globally, has introduced a major overhaul of its mining legislation aimed at shortening permit timelines and boosting revenue for host communities….
JV article: Miners shouldn’t just follow the rules, they should stay ahead of them
As global regulations tighten and environmental, social and governance (ESG) scrutiny intensifies, mining companies are being pushed to overhaul how they manage risk. Increasingly, that means moving away from reactive…
Glencore workers brace for Mount Isa layoffs
Glencore (LSE: GLEN) is set to shut its final two copper mines in Mount Isa, Queensland, next week, ending more than six decades of operations and marking the company’s exit…
G Mining wins Brazil court approval
G Mining Ventures (TSX: GMIN; US-OTC: GMINF) has scored a legal victory in Brazil that grants it permission to advance the Gurupi gold project. A federal agrarian court in Maranhão,…
Mali judge rejects Barrick appeal to free staff
A court in Mali has rejected Barrick Mining’s (TSX: ABX; NYSE: B) appeal to release four employees arrested in November, deepening a high-stakes standoff between the Canadian mining giant and…
Podcast: What’s boosting mining in Europe? ft Euro Sun CEO Grant Sboros
This week’s episode features Euro Sun Mining CEO Grant Sboros in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the evolving state of mining in Europe. Sboros offers insight into the European…
AVZ slams Congo-KoBold deal
Australia-based AVZ Minerals (US-OTC: AZZVF) said on Monday a new agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and U.S.-backed KoBold Metals violates an international arbitration order tied to the…