Regulatory Issues

Ontario’s Lecce warns that Democrats offer no tariff cure

Frédéric Tomesco | November 5, 2026 - 4:00 pm

Faster mine approvals start with better project planning, BBA says

While unpredictable regulatory processes remain a challenge, companies can improve their prospects by resolving critical questions earlier and bringing technical, environmental and social teams together.

Amanda Stutt | November 5, 2026 - 3:42 pm

Critical Minerals

Trump-backed critical minerals deals face growing pressure after blue wave

The deals have drawn criticism even from within the Republican Party.

Bloomberg News | November 5, 2026 - 3:36 pm

Exploration

Two Egyptian army officers killed in gold-mining crackdown on southern border, military says

The military launched the campaign to counter illegal gold mining in the Eastern Desert in June.

Reuters | November 5, 2026 - 3:06 pm

Exploration

Congo residents sue Chinese copper mine over alleged pollution, statement says

The claimants, including eight children, are seeking $1.3 million in compensation and $5 million for environmental restoration.

Reuters | November 5, 2026 - 9:44 am

Markets

Codelco’s inflated copper output scandal hits 42,100 tonnes

Chile's state miner faces scrutiny over mounting debt, falling returns and costly investments as its board charts a recovery.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2026 - 4:03 am

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Regulatory Issues

Flacks says he is ready to buy Italy’s Ilva, but seeks €1 billion state loan

Flacks said he saw potential in Taranto and believed it could produce around 4 million metric tons of steel a year.

Reuters | November 4, 2026 - 10:54 am

Battery Metals

India approves $297 million incentive policy for lithium, nickel processing

The programme seeks to bolster processing of lithium and nickel ores and intermediary products into high purity compounds.

Reuters | November 4, 2026 - 10:48 am

Critical Minerals

Democrats’ win puts US mining agenda under scrutiny

Democrats’ capture of Congress raises the prospect of greater scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s mining and energy agenda, even as pressure to lower electricity costs could create an opening for a bipartisan permitting deal. The party won control of the House of Representatives and Senate in Tuesday’s midterm elections, setting up divided government from January. […]

Colin McClelland | November 4, 2026 - 8:13 am

Markets

B2Gold’s $740 million Gramalote faces key permit test

Regulators will weigh proposed design changes as the Canadian miner targets construction in 2027 and first gold in 2029.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 4, 2026 - 7:59 am

Videos

Mining’s next big threat: EY warns high prices are masking deeper risks

October 30, 2026

Gold could defy another Fed rate hike, Peter Grandich says

October 29, 2026

Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile

October 19, 2026

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Regulatory Issues

Ontario’s Lecce warns that Democrats offer no tariff cure

Faster mine approvals start with better project planning, BBA says

Trump-backed critical minerals deals face growing pressure after blue wave

Two Egyptian army officers killed in gold-mining crackdown on southern border, military says

Congo residents sue Chinese copper mine over alleged pollution, statement says

Codelco’s inflated copper output scandal hits 42,100 tonnes

Tags for you

Flacks says he is ready to buy Italy’s Ilva, but seeks €1 billion state loan

India approves $297 million incentive policy for lithium, nickel processing

Democrats’ win puts US mining agenda under scrutiny

B2Gold’s $740 million Gramalote faces key permit test

Videos

Mining’s next big threat: EY warns high prices are masking deeper risks

Gold could defy another Fed rate hike, Peter Grandich says

Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile

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