by Luke Musto | Oct 8, 2024 | Chile, Mining
Written by Ian Cardenas, Lawyer The Government of Chile has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the safety and health of workers, especially in sectors such as mining, a key industry for both the national and global economy. On August 9, 2024, as part of the...
by Luke Musto | Sep 23, 2024 | Chile, Mining
Written by Ian Cardenas, Lawyer The Ministry of Mining of Chile, in collaboration with the National Service of Geology and Mining (Sernageomin), has announced the launch of a new benefit under the recently published Regulation of the Mining Code. This initiative...
by Luke Musto | Apr 3, 2024 | Chile, METS, Mining
Written by Ian Cardenas, Paralegal In an effort to catalyse economic growth and attract investment, the Chilean Government has unveiled two landmark bills poised to revolutionise the country’s permitting landscape. Among these, the Legislative Framework for...
by Luke Musto | Feb 13, 2024 | Australia, Mining
In a major update to Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy, the Australian government outlined the minerals that would be included in the Strategic Materials List (SML) in December 2023. The most significant minerals that have been included in the SML are both copper...
by Luke Musto | Dec 18, 2023 | Mining, Peru
In a significant move aimed at bolstering its mining sector, the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mining (MINEM) has recently introduced a new Decree that marks a shift in the environmental certification procedures for mining companies. The key focus of this decree is...
by Luke Musto | May 29, 2023 | Chile, METS, Mining
Written by Ian Cardenas, Paralegal A mining royalty consists of a specific tax levied on large mining companies in consideration of the fact that they exploit limited and non-renewable natural resources. While the mining sector will often react negatively to the...