AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPermitting Push for Critical Minerals: South32’s Hermosa Mine cleared final approval after completing FAST-41, with the House now moving to extend the fast-track process to more mining operations—raising fresh debate over community and Tribal input. Uranium Policy Clash in New Mexico: The state’s land commissioner issued an executive order banning new uranium mining leases on state trust lands and calling for cleanup of legacy sites, directly challenging federal efforts to expand uranium development. Legal Fight Over Copper-Gold Assets: Celsius Resources says it will seek reconsideration to stop the planned auction of 40% of its Copper-Gold Project in Kalinga, after a court said losses were economic and could be handled through arbitration. Union Pressure in Mining: A mining union began a strike at Sibanye-Stillwater as the CEO warned of potential shutdowns, with workers also targeting healthcare cost changes. Rare-Earth Recycling Deal: Ionic Rare Earths and US Strategic Metals outlined a US$100m rare-earth magnet recycling campus in Missouri, aiming to strengthen domestic supply chains beyond China. Safety and Enforcement: Philippines authorities halted an illegal small-scale operation in Misamis Oriental, seizing ore and ball mill drums and arresting the operator for lacking permits. Energy Links to Mining Growth: Texas regulators approved early routes for a $14bn Permian Basin grid expansion, while Ghana’s Asanko Gold backed health training for local professionals.
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