Australia’s imposes 30% mining tax
The Australian Parliament on March 19 passed a bill for a new 30% mining tax on iron ore and coal mine profits in the country, leaving some miners and business groups in a fury.
Regulatory Issues
Nunatsiavut government lifts moratorium on uranium
A measure of certainty mixed with relief has flooded back into the market about uranium exploration in Labrador after the Nunatsiavut government lifted its three-year moratorium on working, producing, mining and developing uranium on lands…
Canadian Environmental Assessment Report echoes government priorities, opposition cries foul
Vancouver — Proposed changes to Canada’s Environmental Assessment Act could streamline and simplify the environmental approval process, much in line with pledges already made by the Conservative government.
Nunatsiavut government lifts moratorium on uranium
A measure of certainty mixed with relief has flooded back into the market about uranium exploration in Labrador after the Nunatsiavut Government lifted its three-year moratorium on the working, production, mining and development of uranium on…
Vale to spend $2B to cut sulphur dioxide emissions in Sudbury
Vale (VALE-N) has approved a $2-billion plan to reduce by 70% the sulphur dioxide emissions from its smelter in Sudbury, Ont.
Commentary: The United States of Withdrawal
Benjamin Franklin wrote that, in this life, nothing is certain but death and taxes. Well, if you are in the business of developing mineral or energy projects in America, there is one more certainty to add to the list: lawsuits!
New Brunswick’s the top spot for mining: Fraser Institute
New Brunswick is viewed as the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mineral exploration and development, unseating last year’s winner, Alberta, which fell to third place behind Finland, the Fraser Institute has found in its…
Shear secures Jericho water licence
Shear Diamonds (SRM-V) has earned a final approval on a water licence renewal for its Jericho diamond project in Nunavut.
Malaysia gives Lynas temporary REE plant licence
Shares of Lynas (LYC-A) closed 19% higher at A$1.59 on the Australian Stock Exchange following news that, after a year of delay, the Malaysian government has approved a temporary operating licence for the rare earth separation plant the…
UK potash project has ‘world’s largest’ polyhalite resource?
The rolling hills and purple heather of northern England’s North Yorkshire Moors are more associated with tourism these days than with the area’s long-shut iron ore mines and blast furnaces. Where mining and industrial activity once formed part…
Premier Clark promises certainty, efficiency in BC
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark highlighted a reduced permitting backlog and improved conditions for the mineral industry at AME BC’s Jan. 25 Roundup luncheon.
Burkina’s gold hunt heats up
Burkina Faso has recently seen more gold mining due to its relatively stable government, favourable geology, modern mining code and attractive fiscal regime.