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Latin America • Mar 31, 2025

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act 2025 Aims to

The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act 2025 seeks to restore legal certainty for domestic mining, reduce U.S. reliance on foreign minerals, and protect national security. Here's what’s…

Battery Metals • Mar 25, 2025

DRC Considers Extension of Cobalt Export Ban

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s largest producer of cobalt, is weighing an extension of its four-month export ban as prices rebound sharply and…

Blog • Mar 18, 2025

South African Phosphate Mine Faces New

The Elandsfontein South African phosphate mine, owned by billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital Investments, is facing a fresh legal battle as the World Wildlife Fund…

Battery Metals • Feb 25, 2025

Cobalt Stock Surges as Congo Bans Exports

Cobalt stock saw a sharp rise following the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) unexpected decision to halt cobalt exports for four months.

Base Metals • Feb 7, 2025

White Cliff Minerals Secures Final Permits

The company announced that it has now secured all necessary permits and regulatory approvals, paving the way for its maiden drilling program at the Rae Copper…

Blog • Jan 4, 2025

Biden Administration Grants Permit for

In a significant move to enhance U.S. critical minerals production, the Biden administration has granted the final mining permit for the Perpetua Resources Stibnite project in…

Mining Finance • Dec 27, 2024

British Columbia Mining Groups Call for

Two prominent British Columbia mining associations have challenged a recent study on mine development delays, labeling it as flawed and reinforcing the urgent need for regulatory…

Blog • Dec 16, 2024

Trump Fast-Track Permits: A $1 Billion

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to fast-track permitting and approvals, including environmental clearances, for companies investing $1 billion or more in…

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