WWF director calls deep-sea mining proposals “terrifying”
The WWF director has criticised the idea of deep-sea mining as a UN body works to establish regulations for the…
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UK, Japan, US and Canada to block gold imports from Russia
The move is anticipated to have a ‘huge impact’ on Russia’s ability to fund the military war in Ukraine.
Australia’s NSW unveils $89m fund to drive investment into mining sector
The investment will be delivered as part of the NSW government’s 2022-2023 budget.
US imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan gold miner over Russian links
Eniminas allegedly played a key role in funnelling profits to private sector partners.
Canada plans investment in BHP’s potash mine to increase sustainability
The Jansen potash mine is projected to have annual production capacity of around eight million tonnes.
Artisanal diamond mine collapse in Congo kills at least six people
The incident had affected more than 40 wells between 15m and 18m in depth.
US seeks $4.3bn in funding to accelerate domestic uranium production
Potential supply interruption for enriched uranium from Russia is said to disrupt operations at commercial nuclear reactors.
British Columbia reaches agreement with Tahltan on mine approvals
Skeena’s Eskay Creek gold/silver mine revitalisation will be the first permitted project under the new provision.