August 18, 2025

Nova Copper, Mi’kmaw Chiefs ink deal in Cape Breton

The MOU is the foundation for open, good faith dialogue and opens the doors for the Mi’kmaq to be involved with the Sydney project.

July 15, 2025

Indigenous groups ask Chile court to pause community review of Codelco-SQM lithium deal

The process is one of the final conditions for a deal to go into effect in which state-run Codelco will take a majority stake in SQM's lithium mining operations.

July 15, 2025

Rio Tinto picks iron ore boss Simon Trott as new CEO

The board believes the company has become too complex, and the new CEO will be tasked with simplifying it.

July 14, 2025

Amazonian leaders bring a dark message on gold trading to London

Representatives of the Yanomami, Krenak and Kambeba peoples of the Brazilian Amazon met with leaders in British academia and finance to give first-hand accounts of the hidden devastation.

June 26, 2025

Canada approves law to fast-track resource projects, faces Indigenous opposition

The bill's passage and implementation are a test for Carney, who was elected promising to transform Canada's economy.

June 25, 2025

Canada energy minister seeks Indigenous equity in major projects

“If we are serious about retooling our economy, then economic reconciliation must be front and center,” said Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said.

June 23, 2025

British Columbia launches new land use planning process with Tŝilhqot’in Nation

The mandate builds on previous agreements that affirm the requirement of Tŝilhqot’in consent before any reviewable mining project can proceed in the Teẑtan area.

June 17, 2025

Ecuador reopens mining registry after seven-year freeze

The registry had been closed since January 2018 amid concerns about irregularities in the concession system.

June 5, 2025

Ontario fast-tracks controversial mining law

The Canadian province will have “special economic zones" in which mining projects can be exempted from provincial laws and regulations.

June 4, 2025

British Columbia, First Nations partner on land use project plan for resource development

Premier David Eby has outlined the government’s vision for attracting mining investment to the province, particularly in the mineral-rich northwest.