Category Archives: Issue 1
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Approves 41 Mining Tenements
In late April 2025, Papua New Guinea’s Mining Department approved 41 mining tenements, signaling a [...]
Mining Social License Summit 2025 Convenes in Arizona
The 2nd Annual Mining Social License Summit, hosted by the University of Arizona’s School of [...]
Emphasis on Social License to Operate (SLO)
At the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba, the concept of the Social License to [...]
The Metals Company Applies for U.S. Deep-Sea Mining License
On April 29, 2025, The Metals Company (TMC), a Canadian firm specializing in seabed mineral [...]
Queensland Implements Stricter Regulations on Renewable Energy Projects
In early May 2025, the Queensland government enacted significant reforms to the approval process for [...]
Iberian Peninsula Faces Massive Power Outage.
On April 28, 2025, at precisely 12:33 PM CEST, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of [...]
U.S.-Ukraine Critical Minerals Agreement Strengthens Strategic Ties
On April 30, 2025, the United States and Ukraine signed a landmark agreement establishing a [...]
U.S. Accelerates Permitting for Critical Mineral Projects
In early May 2025, the U.S. federal government expanded its efforts to expedite domestic critical [...]
Tragic Incident Highlights Illegal Mining Crisis in Peru.
The recent discovery of 13 murdered workers from the La Poderosa gold mine in Pataz, [...]