Author Archives: Donato Peña
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, [...]
Wind Energy Projects in La Guajira Stall Over Social License Issues
As of June 2025, Colombia’s renewable energy ambitions in La Guajira have hit a major roadblock. [...]
Peru Reinstates Nazca Lines Protection Amid Mining Pressures
In early June 2025, Peru’s government reversed a controversial reduction in the protected area surrounding [...]
Colombia Tackles Illegal Gold Mining with New Tracking Measures
As of June 8, 2025, the Colombian government has announced a major effort to curb [...]
Indonesia’s Nickel Rush Threatens Biodiversity in Raja Ampat
In June 2025, environmental groups sounded alarms over the rapid expansion of nickel mining in [...]
Africa Energy Forum Heads to Cape Town with Green Agenda
From June 17 to 20, 2025, Cape Town, South Africa, will host the Africa Energy [...]