Daniel Noboa sanctions and sends to the Official Register the law for strengthening the mining and energy sectors
President Daniel Noboa has sanctioned and sent a new law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors in Ecuador to the Official Register after its approval by the National Assembly.
Hellenic Gold: Renewal for another 25 years at the Cassandra Mines
Hellenic Gold has secured a 25-year renewal of its mining concessions in the Cassandra Mines, approved by the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
This is what the new Law for strengthening the mining and energy sectors approved by the Assembly proposes
Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a new Organic Law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors to enhance fiscal revenues and support macroeconomic stability.
ADN Bloc Expels Camila LeΓ³n's Alternate for Abstaining on Law to Strengthen Mining and Energy Sectors
Paco Cepeda has been expelled from the ADS party after voting abstention on a significant economic law.
How the assembly members voted to approve the law to strengthen the mining and energy sectors
The Ecuadorian National Assembly has approved a law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors during a second debate.
National Assembly successfully approves urgent law on strengthening mining and energy
The National Assembly of Ecuador has approved an urgent law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors after contentious discussions and adjustments to the proposed legislation.
Amazonian Indigenous Assembly Members Condition Support for Urgent Project on Strengthening Mining and Energy Sectors
Amazonian assembly members from Pastaza, Morona Santiago, and Napo have conditioned their support for a crucial bill aimed at strengthening Ecuador's mining and energy sectors.
βMagic beneath the surfaceβ: pioneering geothermal plant launched in Cornwall
A pioneering geothermal plant in Cornwall has begun operations, tapping into granite rocks to generate electricity and extract lithium.
ADN in search of 77 votes to approve the urgent law for the strengthening of the mining and energy sectors
The Ecuadorian political party AcciΓ³n DemocrΓ‘tica Nacional is seeking to secure 77 votes in the Assembly to pass an urgent economic bill aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.
Mining Once Again Suffers Billion-Dollar Losses. Coal Sales at Record Low
Poland's mining industry continues to struggle, facing significant financial losses and declining coal production and sales.
Urgent law on strengthening mining and energy in the country defined this Thursday in SamborondΓ³n
Ecuador's National Assembly will meet to discuss an urgent law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.
Although coal mining has ended in the Czech Republic, mining is still studied in Ostrava
Coal mining in the Czech Republic has officially ceased, but studies and research related to mining continue in Ostrava.
The mining industry knows it must change. It has a plan
The article discusses initiatives aimed at transforming the mining sector in Poland amidst declining coal demand and the importance of energy stability.
Coal for a Rainy Day. A New Plan for Energy Security
Poland is implementing initiatives to transform its coal industry while addressing energy security and emissions restrictions.
Economic Development Commission approves report for second debate on urgent law to strengthen mining and energy sectors
The Economic Development Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a report for the second debate on a proposed law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.
Letter to the Editor: Invest Heavily in State Energy Storage in Closed Mines
The article calls for Sweden to establish a long-term energy agreement utilizing abandoned mines for energy storage to stabilize supply and demand before the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Engie evaluates batteries and data center to alleviate cuts in solar park in Brazil
Engie is considering installing batteries or bitcoin mining data centers at its newly inaugurated solar complex in Brazil to mitigate energy generation cuts affecting the project and the renewable energy sector as a whole.
Second report ready for urgent project to strengthen mining and electricity activities in the country
The National Assembly's Commission on Economic Development in Ecuador prepares to approve a report to strengthen the mining and energy sectors through urgent economic reforms.
Commission advances in the discussion of the report for the second debate of the urgent economic project to strengthen mining and energy
The Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly of Ecuador is advancing discussions on an urgent economic project to enhance the country's mining and energy sectors.
Urgent project to strengthen the mining and energy sectors passes the first debate in the Assembly
An organic law project aimed at strengthening Ecuador's mining and energy sectors has successfully passed its first debate in the National Assembly.
National Assembly will meet in Guayaquil to debate urgent expenditure projects for GAD and for mining and energy
Ecuador's National Assembly convenes in Guayaquil to address urgent economic legislation concerning local governments and the mining and energy sectors.
Marlon Vargas calls to archive the mining strengthening law project: 'it undermines collective rights and nature'
Marlon Vargas, president of Ecuador's indigenous confederation, demands the archive of a proposed law targeting mining and energy sectors, claiming it undermines environmental protections and collective rights.
Investments, now!
The Ecuadorian government aims to leverage its legislative majority to expedite the approval of urgent economic laws, targeting significant reforms in energy and mining sectors.
Economic Development Commission approves report for first debate on urgent project for strengthening mining and energy
Ecuador's Economic Development Commission has approved a report for the first debate on a proposed law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors, amid complaints about the absence of environmental organizations.
The State Joins the Capital of a Lithium Mine in France
The French government has invested β¬50 million in Imerys' lithium mining project in Allier, aiming for energy independence and enhancing its position in the global lithium market.
Mining and energy suppliers will join the 20,000 obligated subjects to report suspicious operations to the UAFE
Mining and energy suppliers in Ecuador will now be required to report suspicious financial operations to the Financial and Economic Analysis Unit (UAFE) as part of regulations aimed at combating money laundering.
Ecuador grants environmental license to the La Plata mining project for its exploitation
The La Plata mining project in the Cotopaxi province has received environmental approval for its exploitation and mineral processing phases from Ecuador's Ministry of Energy and the Environment.
Silveira celebrates STF decision that allows indigenous peoples to explore mining on their lands
Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira expressed support for the STF's ruling that permits indigenous people to carry out mining activities on their lands with government and Congress approval.
Scuffles Between Police and Environmentalists Protest Against Urgent Law for Strengthening Mining and Energy
An incident occurred on February 5, 2026, in Quito, where environmental activists clashed with police during a protest against a legislative initiative aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.
Ministry of Energy: Increase in active mining areas β Greece's leading position in EU and globally in perlite, bentonite, bauxite, marble
In 2024, the mining sector in Greece experienced a 407% increase in active mining areas compared to the previous year, indicating strong growth and setting a solid foundation for future economic activity.
The volume of industrial production increased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, industrial companies produced 1.7 percent more output in constant prices in 2025 compared to the previous year, with a 3.1 percent increase in manufacturing but decreases in mining and energy sectors.
British billionaire urged to accept $350 million for mothballed mine
The Mining and Energy Union is urging billionaire Sanjeev Gupta to sell the Tahmoor Colliery for $350 million to clear debts and allow for an immediate restart of operations.
The volume of industrial production grew by 1.7 percent last year
In 2025, the volume of industrial production increased by 1.7% compared to the previous year, with a notable growth in the manufacturing sector, while mining and energy sectors faced declines.
Burkina Faso achieves a record gold production exceeding 94 tons in 2025
Burkina Faso's mining sector reported historic performance in 2025 with gold production reaching around 94 tons, marking an increase of over 30 tons compared to 2024, as announced by the Minister of Energy and Mines.
Capitol supports mining agenda with $70 billion
Senators have introduced legislation to reauthorize funding for the U.S. Export-Import Bank while seeking to inject an additional $70 billion to support energy and mineral projects, reducing dependence on China.
Around 5,000 people participate in protest against suspension of mining activities in El Oro
Approximately 5,000 people gathered peacefully in El Oro to protest against the total suspension of mining plants mandated by the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Hundreds of coal miners 'anxious' as Eraring coal stalemate continues
Three hundred mining jobs are at risk due to ongoing negotiations between Eraring power station owner Origin Energy and Myuna Colliery amidst a disagreement over contract terms.
Czechs say goodbye to coal
Czech Republic has decided to end coal mining, affecting the job market and the future of the energy sector, particularly regarding nuclear power plans.
Urgent projects on efficiency in GAD and strengthening mining and energy sectors are processed simultaneously in the Economic Development Commission
On February 3, 2026, the Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly began discussing two urgent economic law projects focusing on mining and energy sector reforms.
The suspension of mining activity in Napo
Mining activities in Napo province have been suspended by the Ministry of Environment and Energy due to negative impacts on sensitive ecosystems, with no set date for resumption.
Conaie warns that urgent project on mining and energy threatens collective rights, territories, and water sources
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) has warned that a proposed law on mining and energy sent by the Executive to the National Assembly jeopardizes collective rights, ancestral territories, and water sources.
The Economic Development Commission begins treatment of two urgent projects on efficiency in GAD and strengthening mining and energy from February 3
The Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly will begin discussions on two urgent economic bills sent by the Executive, focusing on mining and energy.
Ecuador suspends all mining activities in Napo
Starting February 2, 2026, all mining activities in the province of Napo will be suspended as per a resolution signed by Environment and Energy Minister InΓ©s Manzano, with no scheduled date for resumption.
We are extracting less and less coal. Demand is falling and prices are diving
In 2025, Polish coal mines saw a significant decrease in coal extraction due to falling demand and plummeting prices, according to the Katowice branch of ARP monitoring the coal market.
The Economic Development Commission of the Assembly will process the two urgent projects sent by the Executive: CAL qualified both initiatives
The Legislative Administration Council has classified two urgent economic projects aimed at strengthening the strategic sectors of mining and energy, and reforming the Organic Code of Territorial Organization for efficiency in decentralized governments.
Godspeed and may you prosper. With the closure of the last OKD mine, hard coal mining ends in the Czech Republic
The last machinery at the OKD mine will come to a stop during Saturday's night shift, marking the end of deep coal mining in the Czech Republic after more than 200 years.
Czech Republic Closes Last Black Coal Mine
The last Czech black coal mine will close at the end of January, marking the end of over 250 years of deep mining and extinguishing an industry that drove the rise of heavy industry in Central Europe.
Metlen: The EIB approved a β¬90 million investment for bauxite and gallium production
The European Investment Bank has approved a β¬90 million investment to modernize bauxite mining and create a new gallium production unit with Metlen Energy & Metals.
A giant worth 207 billion dollars is being created in Serbia
Rio Tinto is in early talks to acquire Glencore, which could lead to the formation of the world's largest mining company valued at nearly 207 billion dollars amid a race to increase metal supplies essential for energy transition and artificial intelligence demand.
Financial Times: Armed Groups in Venezuela Threaten Washington's Plans
The presence of armed groups in Venezuela presents complex security challenges that jeopardize any potential transitional paths and significantly hinder U.S. efforts to manage the country and attract foreign investments, particularly in energy and mining.