Author Archives: loren@mystod.com
Angola–DRC–Zambia Trade Route Gets $320M Upgrade for Mineral Transit
On June 5, 2025, the Lobito Corridor—a critical transport and logistics route connecting the mineral-rich [...]
New Lithium Policy Signals Shift in Zimbabwe’s Mining Strategy
On June 10, 2025, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Mines and Mining Development announced a sweeping policy [...]
Australian Critical Minerals Expands into Peru to Strengthen Global Supply Chains
On June 12, 2025, Australian Critical Minerals Corporation (ACM) announced the strategic acquisition of Circuit [...]
Cobreorco Sets Benchmark in Peru with EIS Approval and Community Engagement
On June 13, 2025, Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines approved the Environmental Impact Statement [...]
Evolving Models of Community Engagement in Peru´s mining sector
Recent academic research has emphasized the need for more adaptive and culturally grounded models of [...]
Identifying an Academic Gap in Southeast Asian Mining Contexts
A recent academic review published in May 2025 has shed light on a significant blind [...]
Applying Procedural Justice in NIMBY Infrastructure Projects
A recent study published in Buildings has brought renewed academic attention to the importance of [...]
Rethinking the Social License to Operate Concept
A new study published in Energy Strategy Reviews in May 2025 is reshaping how the [...]
Africa’s Mining Sector Turns to Digital Platforms to Secure Social License to Operate
In 2025, African governments are accelerating digital reforms in mining governance to boost transparency and [...]
Peru Eyes $4.8B in Mining Investment Amid Security Clampdowns
On June 3, 2025, Peru’s Energy and Mines Minister reported a modest rise in copper production, [...]