More than two years after the 2023 reform of the Mining Law, the lack of regulations keeps private participation in new exploration on hold. Although this instrument is expected to be published in September, specialists warn that it will not…

Canada’s mining sector remains attractive, but faces hurdles. The Fraser Institute’s latest survey ranks several provinces among the top 10 globally, yet concerns over taxation, permitting delays and political shifts persist. For resource investors, geological potential is only one piece…

BRASILIA, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Brazil’s Federal Police can trace whether gold came from an illegal mine in the Amazon rainforest, and investigators told Reuters they are expanding the program to other countries, hoping to catch more criminals who are…

In a labyrinth of tunnels running beneath 4,000-metre peaks, Tajik miners are scrabbling to secure antimony, one of the metals at the centre of a worldwide race for rare minerals. The silver grey element, once best known as an ingredient…

Canada will review whether mining companies in Mexico are complying with the latter country’s environmental regulations to prevent further damage, following a bilateral meeting between President Claudia Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The leaders met Thursday at the National…

A warning from one of the world’s largest copper producers of lower expected sales sent copper prices spiking and lifted mining shares in London and elsewhere. Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX, ETR:FPMB), which accounts for around 8.5% of global mined copper, said it…

Boldyn and Nokia have deployed a private 5G network at Finland’s Callio FutureMINE, one of Europe’s deepest mining environments and a testbed for new technologies. Various industrial tech collaborators are also involved. In sum – what to know: Testbed –…

Precious metals have fascinated civilizations for thousands of years, admired not only for their beauty but also for their remarkable scientific qualities. Gold, silver, and platinum are unique among periodic table of elements: they resist corrosion, conduct energy efficiently, and…