UN Taps China, Which Commits Crimes Against Humanity, For New Group Protecting ‘Human Rights’ In Mining
The United Nations (U.N.) selected China — a country that perpetrates genocide and crimes against humanity — to sit on a new panel intended to advance human rights in mining of critical…
Mexico’s lawmakers approve overhaul of mining industry
(Reuters) – The Mexican parliament’s lower house voted to press ahead with the proposed overhaul of the country’s mining laws which include shortening concessions, tightening water permits and giving back some profits,…
Americas Gold and Silver Corp reports fatality at Idaho mining complex
(Reuters) – Americas Gold and Silver Corp said on Wednesday an underground miner died at its Galena mining complex in Idaho. Operations have been suspended and an investigation is underway, the Canadian…
Union Joe? Biden’s Foreign Mining Subsidy Scheme Riles Organized Labor
Union Joe? Biden’s Foreign Mining Subsidy Scheme Riles Organized Labor Mary Lou Masters on March 23, 2023 Labor unions in the U.S. are pushing back against President Joe Biden for allowing foreign…
Rio Tinto appoints directors with mining, renewable energy experience
(Reuters) – Rio Tinto has appointed two non-executive directors, the miner said on Thursday, in response to its chairman’s call for more members with experience in mining and renewable energy on the…
GOP Legislation Would Bar ‘Foreign Bad Actors’ From Mining In US
GOP Legislation Would Bar ‘Foreign Bad Actors’ From Mining In US John Hugh DeMastri on March 14, 2023 House Republicans introduced legislation Friday that would forbid foreign companies with known human rights…
Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, Fitch says
(Reuters) – Mining companies operating in Peru face “material risk” amid extended protests and blockades in the world’s No. 2 copper-producing nation, Fitch Ratings said on Thursday, warning of possible lack of…
Eco-Groups Push For EVs, But Refuse To Back US Mining Projects For Necessary Materials
Eco-Groups Push For EVs, But Refuse To Back US Mining Projects For Necessary Materials Bronson Winslow on February 1, 2023 Environmental advocacy groups continue to oppose mining efforts within the US, despite…
Biden Admin Blocks Mining Of ‘World’s Largest Undeveloped’ Ore Deposit As It Pushes Copper-Heavy EVs, Wind Turbines
Biden Admin Blocks Mining Of ‘World’s Largest Undeveloped’ Ore Deposit As It Pushes Copper-Heavy EVs, Wind Turbines Bronson Winslow on January 31, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final…
Squeezed mining companies face growth dilemma
By Clara Denina and Helen Reid JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – High costs and the prospect of shrinking earnings have made big miners nervous about expansion, even as shareholders demand investment in response to…
Biden Admin Blocks Major Mining Project Days After Signing Deal With Child Labor Hotbeds For Rare Metals
Biden Admin Blocks Major Mining Project Days After Signing Deal With Child Labor Hotbeds For Rare Metals Nino Cambria on January 28, 2023 The Biden administration signed a deal with countries rife…
Biden Admin Hobbles Its Own ‘Green’ Ambitions By Blocking Massive Mining Project
Biden Admin Hobbles Its Own ‘Green’ Ambitions By Blocking Massive Mining Project Nino Cambria on January 26, 2023 The Biden administration is stymieing its own “green” energy efforts after the Interior Department…
Colombia’s economy has high growth potential but cannot ditch oil, mining -IDB
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s economy has high growth potential, boosted by agriculture, tourism and interconnectivity between different economic sectors, but will continue to depend on its oil and mining industries, a high-ranking…
Davos Speaker Details The ‘Horrific’ Costs Of Mining Key Metal Used In Electric Car Batteries
Davos Speaker Details The ‘Horrific’ Costs Of Mining Key Metal Used In Electric Car Batteries Harold Hutchison on January 17, 2023 A speaker at the World Economic Forum (WEF) held at Davos,…
Chile mining royalty bill progresses after committee approves
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – A Chilean congressional committee approved on Wednesday a controversial mining royalty bill, putting it a step closer to final approval as part of the government’s sweeping tax reform. The…
Biden Admin Moves To Fund Foreign Mining Projects After Blocking Domestic Mines: REPORT
Biden Admin Moves To Fund Foreign Mining Projects After Blocking Domestic Mines: REPORT Jack McEvoy on December 12, 2022 The Biden administration may fund 12 critical mineral mining projects in foreign countries…
Pakistan’s top court endorses Barrick Gold’s $10 billion mining investment
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan’s Supreme Court endorsed on Friday a settlement for Barrick Gold to resume mining at the Reko Diq project, one of the world’s largest underdeveloped sites of…
U.S. sanctions actions target Russian involvement in Guatemala’s mining sector
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday issued sanctions targeting Russian involvement in the Guatemalan nickel sector, according to a statement. The sanctions target Compania Guatemalteca de Niquel ProNiCo and…
European shares open higher as luxury, mining stocks jump on China reopening hopes
(Reuters) – European shares opened higher on Friday, with luxury stocks and miners leading the advance on hopes that China will soon ease its strict COVID-19 curbs. The STOXX 600 rose 0.7%…
Saudi Arabia considers new mining index in diversification push
By Praveen Menon SYDNEY (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is considering setting up a new metals and mining stock exchange index as it looks to expand its resources sector to diversify away from…
Mining giants warn Chile mining royalty would impact investment
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Mining giants BHP and Antofagasta Minerals said on Wednesday that a mining royalty bill in Chile would affect competitiveness and encourage miners to reevaluate investments. Chile is the world’s…
Peru proposes ‘new approach’ to mining to combat economic disparities, conflicts
LIMA (Reuters) – Peru’s government proposed on Friday “a new approach” for mining companies to end social gaps and avoid conflicts in the sector, a measure taken after several conflicts in the…
Bitcoin mining struggles to go green, research shows
By Tom Wilson LONDON (Reuters) – Bitcoin is struggling to go green, with the cryptocurrency making only slim gains in its usage of sustainable energy in the year to January, research by…
Colombia gov’t agrees to ease tax changes to oil, mining
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s government agreed on Monday to modify a tax reform proposal under debate in congress and continue to allow oil and mining companies to deduct royalty payments from their…
Lula campaign mulls new mining royalties in Brazil, spooking industry
By Rafaella Barros RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian presidential frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is considering raising royalties on certain mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser told Reuters, likely…
White House Labels Cryptocurrency Mining A Climate Threat
White House Labels Cryptocurrency Mining A Climate Threat Jack McEvoy on September 8, 2022 The White House believes that the federal government should reduce cryptocurrency mining as it is threatening the Biden…
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