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In a significant move aimed at combating illegal mining and boosting Nigeria's mineral resources, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have formed a new partnership. The partnership was sealed during a courtesy visit by the
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In a move to boost the ceramic industry, Fujian Province has successfully auctioned the exploration rights for a ceramic clay mine in Yongchun County, marking the first such auction in Quanzhou in five years. The sale addresses a critical issue in the region, which has long been underexplored for its
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The mining sectors of Mongolia and the Republic of Korea are intensifying their collaborations to enhance the supply chain of critical minerals, improve exploration and mining activities, advance research and development, and build human resource capacity. A key conference, the Mongolia - Korea Critical Minerals and Mining Investment Forum 2025,
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The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources has initiated an oversight visit to Alexkor in Alexander Bay, aimed at addressing outstanding issues surrounding the Richtersveld Cedar Hub Land Claim. This landmark case has significant implications for the Richtersveld community, having regained approximately 195,000 hectares of land,
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A new partnership between the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals aims to strengthen Nigeria's fight against illegal mining and boost the value of the country's mineral resources. The alliance was sealed during a
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The Atolia Tungsten Project, a flagship asset of SB&N Mining Properties LLC (B&N), has reached a critical permitting milestone. B&N, a leading mining company revitalizing the historic Rand Mining District, has engaged EnviroMINE, Inc. to manage permitting for the project, which contains 33.8
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The Liancheng County Natural Resources Bureau, entrusted by the Fujian Provincial Department of Natural Resources, will publicly transfer copper and polymetallic mineral exploration rights in the Taipingshan Mining Area of Liancheng County, Fujian Province, through an auction at the Liancheng Branch of the Longyan Public Resources Trading Center Co., Ltd.
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Indonesia has allowed a nickel mining company, PT Gag Nikel, to resume operations in the Gag island of the Raja Ampat archipelago in Southwest Papua Province, despite protests from activists and residents. The resumption of operations comes after the government lifted a suspension imposed earlier this year, citing environmental audits
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The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is pushing the Ghanaian government to take control of the country's mineral resources by restricting foreign ownership of mining leases. According to the IEA, a clear policy must be adopted to prohibit granting new leases or extending existing ones to foreign entities.
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Qingliu County, under the jurisdiction of Sanming City, has issued a Master Plan for Mineral Resources (2021-2025) to coordinate geological exploration, mineral resource development, utilization, and protection, and promote the transformation and upgrading of the mining industry and green development. The plan is based on the "Mineral Resources Law
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A high-level US delegation, comprising representatives from United States Strategic Metals (USSM) and the Mota-Engil Group, met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to discuss potential expansions in mining and infrastructure. The meeting aimed to explore opportunities for expanding mining operations and value addition in Pakistan's mineral
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A high-level US delegation, led by companies such as United States Strategic Metals (USSM) and Mota-Engil, held crucial meetings with Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to explore opportunities for mining expansion in Pakistan. The delegation aims to assess the country's vast mineral reserves, including copper,
