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News Biden Administration Denies Mining and Drilling Access to Alaskan Wilderness
The Biden administration denied permission on Friday for an Alaska agency to build a 211-mile industrial road that would have cut through Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve to reach copper and zinc deposits beneath untouched wilderness. Separately, the administration said it planned to retain protections for 28 million acres of land scattered…
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Kenya news Artisanal mining committee in West Pokot County launched – Kenya News Agency
The government has launched and operationalised the artisanal mining committee for West Pokot County to help fight illegal mining operations. Speaking during the launch of the committee in Kapenguria town, Director of Mines in the State Department for Mining Gregory Kituki stated that the committee serves as an advisory body to the representative of the director of mines on…
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Kenya news Govt to implement mining reforms – Kenya News Agency
The government has announced significant reforms, aimed at streamlining the mining sector and attracting investments in the country. Speaking during an engagement forum with mining stakeholders in Voi, Taita Taveta County, Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya announced notable reforms, geared towards resolving conflicts and ensuring proper licensing of miners in…
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Kenya news Government committed to streamlining mining licensing at the Coast – Kenya News Agency
Artisanal miners from Kwale and Kilifi Counties have received appointment letters as official members of the Artisanal Miners Committees (AMCs). Speaking during the launch of the committee at the Bandari Maritime Academy, Mombasa County, Principal Secretary (PS) for Mining, Elijah Mwangi noted that the mandate of AMCs is to assist the director of mines in…
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Kenya news Kenya ranked 6th most preferred destination by mining investors – Kenya News Agency
Kenya has been ranked the sixth most attractive destination for mining investment in Africa in a global survey that reflects the tremendous reform-driven growth in the sector. The Fraser Institute Global Annual Survey of Mining Companies for 2023 sampled 2,045 exploration, development, trading, and mining-related companies across the world to sample their perceptions on a…
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News White House official urges US mining projects in ‘risky’ nations
Amos Hochstein, a White House senior adviser, has voiced the need to promote mining in countries that may be deemed ‘risky’ by corporations. Hochstein urged support for projects in countries with mineral wealth but facing challenges like poor standards and political instability. He warned that Western reluctance to engage in these countries jeopardizes the energy…
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News Panama’s high court declares mining contract unconstitutional. Here is what happens next
Panama (AP) — In a historic ruling, Panama’s Supreme Court this week declared that legislation granting a Canadian copper mine a 20-year concession was unconstitutional, a decision celebrated by thousands of Panamanians activists who had argued the project would damage a forested coastal area and threaten water supplies. The mine, which is now in the…
0 59 0November 30, 2023