Latest Mining Legislation News

Freehill Mining has appointed seasoned engineer Marco Meneses to spearhead development at its Blanco y Negro copper-gold project, coinciding with Chile's planned legislative change to double processing thresholds for small miners, enhancing project viability.

Sweden has enacted legislation removing uranium mining from nuclear facility regulations, easing Aura Energy's path to develop its Häggån deposit without needing municipal consent.

Bougainville Copper Limited has been officially notified that its Exploration Licence No. 01 is suspended following the Bougainville Executive Council’s approval of a 25-year Large-Scale Mining Lease granted to Bougainville Minerals Limited over the same land.

Grange Resources edges closer to a long-term mining lease extension for its Savage River North Pit Underground Project, but funding challenges emerge as a major shareholder pulls back support amid volatile markets.

Aura Energy has postponed its strategic transaction for the Häggån project due to an ongoing Swedish government inquiry into alum shale mining and current market conditions, while retaining full ownership and commitment to the project.

Aura Energy has attracted a C$10 million investment from MMCAP and strategic partners, valuing its Swedish Häggån polymetallic project at C$50 million and spinning it into a new Canadian-listed entity.

Sandfire Resources reported a robust start to FY26 with copper equivalent production exceeding forecasts by nearly 5%, alongside a significant reduction in net debt and key regulatory approvals advancing its growth projects.

Terramin Australia reports progress on its Tala Hamza Zinc Project amid Algeria's landmark mining reforms that raise foreign ownership limits and streamline permits, potentially reshaping its investment landscape.

The Finnish Government’s proposed amendments to the Mining Act could resolve licensing uncertainties for Latitude 66’s KSB Project, even as key mining rights expire following a court decision.

Estrella Resources has upgraded four reconnaissance permits to exploration licenses in Timor-Leste, significantly enlarging its landholding and enabling advanced exploration activities targeting manganese and limestone deposits.

Eclipse Metals Ltd reported significant progress in its March 2025 quarter, highlighting new high-grade rare earth mineralisation in Greenland and a strategic uranium project earn-in agreement in Australia.

Greenwing Resources advances its lithium and graphite projects with a maiden 1.07 Mt LCE resource at San Jorge and a $3.5 million equity raise to fuel growth.