Author Archives: Donato Peña

South African Communities Reject Draft Mining Bill as Pro-Investor

DRC Taps Veteran Mining Executive as Mines Minister Amid Cobalt Policy Shift

Empowering Artisanal Miners: Ghana’s Shift from Punishment to Partnership

New Ghana Reforms Tie Mining Licenses to Social Performance and Local Investment

Peru Pushes $6B in Mining Projects Amid Informal Miner Exclusion

Peruvian Informal Miners Suspend Talks Over Formalization Deadline

Data Centers Expand in Brazil and Chile Despite Drought Risks

IEA Launches $37B Clean Cooking Drive in Sub-Saharan Africa

South Africa Secures $1.5B World Bank Package for Rail, Ports, and Power

South African Court Revokes TotalEnergies’ Offshore Exploration Permit