Aboriginal Issues

BHP’s Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile hit by further water measures

The company is modifying operations while it awaits the results of its appeal to an order to stop drawing water from the Lagunillas aquifer for 90 days.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2022 - 3:53 am

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US faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric vehicle metals

Biden in August issued an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric.

Reuters | December 22, 2021 - 8:15 am

Aboriginal Issues

Australian mining state passes Aboriginal heritage protection law

The state said the new law is the only Aboriginal heritage legislation in Australia to require that Aboriginal people give "informed consent" for agreements.

Reuters | December 14, 2021 - 7:24 pm

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Denison adopts Indigenous peoples policy aimed at reconciliation

The policy identifies five key areas of action that will support a continuously evolving reconciliation action plan: engagement, empowerment, environment, employment, and education.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 2, 2021 - 11:49 am

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Gold rush draws hundreds of dredging rafts to Amazon tributary

Dredging rafts operated by illegal miners have gathered in a gold rush on the Madeira River, a major tributary of the Amazon.

Reuters | November 24, 2021 - 10:08 am

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Australian investor groups voice concerns over Aboriginal heritage protection law

Indigenous heritage protection has become a hot-button issue since miner Rio Tinto legally destroyed culturally significant rock shelters for an iron ore mine 18 months ago.

Reuters | November 17, 2021 - 9:32 pm

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Aboriginal groups criticize Australian state’s heritage bill

The bill will focus on reaching an agreement with Aboriginal groups and on obtaining full, prior and informed consent for development of projects.

Reuters | November 16, 2021 - 10:22 pm

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British Columbia First Nation files legal action against coal claims citing failure to consult

"If successful, this case could be the beginning of a long-awaited reform."

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 27, 2021 - 9:54 am

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Peru community says will block key mining road used by MMG’s Las Bambas mine

Local leaders say Las Bambas has brought pollution to the area and little in the way of economic development.

Reuters | October 18, 2021 - 11:07 pm

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Aboriginal group hopes for national standards in Juukan inquiry

Rio Tinto lowered its production guidance on Thursday, part of which it said was due to issues around heritage protection.

Reuters | October 15, 2021 - 9:07 am

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Aboriginal Issues

BHP’s Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile hit by further water measures

US faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric vehicle metals

Australian mining state passes Aboriginal heritage protection law

Denison adopts Indigenous peoples policy aimed at reconciliation

Gold rush draws hundreds of dredging rafts to Amazon tributary

Australian investor groups voice concerns over Aboriginal heritage protection law

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Aboriginal groups criticize Australian state’s heritage bill

British Columbia First Nation files legal action against coal claims citing failure to consult

Peru community says will block key mining road used by MMG’s Las Bambas mine

Aboriginal group hopes for national standards in Juukan inquiry

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