Mining

On April 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced plans to implement unprecedented emergency procedures to fast-track permitting for energy and critical minerals projects on federal lands. 
Continue Reading Department of the Interior to Adopt Expedited NEPA Permitting Procedures for Energy and Minerals Projects on Federal Lands

On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to boost U.S. mining and processing of critical minerals. It directs federal agencies to prioritize and fast-track permits for such projects, invoking the Defense Production Act and other measures to enhance domestic mineral production.
Continue Reading President Trump Issues Executive Order Promoting Domestic Mineral Production

Amid escalating tensions in the tech and trade war between the United States and China, the latter has announced a ban on the export of certain rare minerals to the

Continue Reading Capitalizing on Change: Emerging Opportunities for Latin America in the Rare Minerals Market

Mexico President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum will not grant new open-pit mining concessions during her administration, according to her “100 Steps for Transformation” (Plan), published in July. The Plan also states that

Continue Reading Mexico’s Mining Sector on Alert After Sheinbaum Releases ‘100 Steps for Transformation’ Plan

In May and June 2023, Latin American countries embarked on a variety of projects to advance the renewable energy movement. Whether it is new agreements to promote international cooperation for

Continue Reading Latin America Energy Updates: May–June 2023

On March 28, 2023, the Federal Executive presented a bill (the Bill) to the House of Representatives that would amend various provisions of the Mining Law, the National Waters Law

Continue Reading Mexico Passes Bill Amending Mining Law, and Related Environmental Laws