[Photo] 'Senators, please do not defecate in the water'
Argentina's glacier protection law has sparked controversy after passing the Senate, with environmental groups protesting against the regulatory relaxations that threaten water resources.
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.
With votes from Peronism and last-minute changes, the government advanced in the Senate with the Glacier Law
The Argentine Senate advanced the Glacier Law with last-minute changes, granting provinces more power over natural resources and aiming to reactivate mining projects.
One by one, how senators voted for the Glacier Law
The Argentine Senate approved the Glacier Law with 40 votes in favor and 31 against, sending it to the Chamber of Deputies to modify the existing law from 2010.
With just enough votes, the Government bets on changing the glacier law in the Senate
The Argentine government is moving forward with a reform of the glacier law aimed at reducing protected areas to enable mining investments, facing protests and environmental backlash.
Following the Arrest of Greenpeace Activists, Protests Continue in Front of Congress Against the Glacier Law Reform
Protests against the reform of the Glacier Law continue in Argentina following the arrest of Greenpeace activists, who claim the initiative benefits mining interests over environmental protection.
ADN Bloc Expels Camila León'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.
Glacier Law: What is Being Debated in Congress, Who Benefits, and What Investments Are Awaiting
The Argentine Senate is debating changes to the Glacier Law, which aims to protect glaciers but has been stalled since its inception due to lack of regulations.
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.
Glaciers, mining, and water resources: the keys to the modification being discussed in the Senate
The Argentine Senate is set to vote on a modification of the Glacier Protection Law, driven by government claims that it hinders key industries like mining.
What changes with the new Glacier law that the Senate will discuss this Thursday
The Argentine Senate is set to discuss a new Glacier law that seeks to reduce protected areas to allow for increased mining investments, particularly in copper and lithium.
What does the Glacier Law that Milei's government wants to pass in Congress say?
The Milei administration seeks to amend the Glacier Law to facilitate mining investments, which has raised concerns among environmentalists about water access.
Javier Milei, live: the latest measures of the Government
Argentine President Javier Milei is pushing for a reform of the Glacier Law, which aims to reduce protected areas to facilitate mining investments, while the Peronist opposition navigates a delicate political landscape.
ADN in search of 77 votes to approve the urgent law for the strengthening of the mining and energy sectors
The Ecuadorian political party Acción Democrática Nacional is seeking to secure 77 votes in the Assembly to pass an urgent economic bill aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.
The government is in the hands of Peronism to advance the reform of the glacier law in the Senate
The Argentine government relies on the Peronist party to push forward a controversial reform of the glacier law intended to ease mining restrictions, amidst divided support within its coalition.
Raúl Jalil defended the reform to the glacier law: "There is no more negative environmental impact than poverty"
Raúl Jalil, the governor of Catamarca, strongly supports a proposed reform to the glacier law ahead of Senate discussions, arguing that enabling provinces to manage their resources can reduce poverty without harming the environment.
Urgent law on strengthening mining and energy in the country defined this Thursday in Samborondón
Ecuador's National Assembly will meet to discuss an urgent law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.
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.
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.
Federal Police blocks more than R$ 400 million in operation against illegal mineral extraction in Amapá and other states
The Federal Police of Brazil conducted an operation blocking over R$ 400 million related to illegal extraction of cassiterite, leading to several arrests and searches in multiple states.
Responsible mining does not require changes to the Glacier Law
The article argues that while mining is an essential part of sustainable development, it cannot be considered fully sustainable and must focus on responsibility to minimize social and environmental damage.
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.
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.
Reform of the Mining Law: 'It does not reduce controls, it eliminates unnecessary bureaucracy'
A proposed law reforming Ecuador's mining regulations has sparked both approval from the industry and backlash from environmentalists and social organizations.
Mining and the Environment: A Strictly Constitutional Problem
The article discusses the constitutional issues surrounding the rights to a healthy environment and the sustainable use of resources within the context of mining legislation in Argentina.
DM's Hammer Strikes Illegal Mining Mafia, 4 Revenue Officials Suspended, 2 Amin Blacklisted
In Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, a crackdown led by DM Manish Bansal resulted in the suspension of four revenue officials and the blacklisting of two amin due to negligence concerning illegal mining and transportation.
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.
Four arrested for the kidnapping of 10 miners in Sinaloa
Federal and state forces in Sinaloa have detained four individuals allegedly involved in the kidnapping of 10 engineers and technical staff from the Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver on January 23.
Dino gives Congress 2 years to legislate on mining in indigenous lands
Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino has set a 24-month deadline for Congress to pass a law regulating mineral exploration and mining in indigenous territories, following concerns over legislative inaction and illegal activities in these areas.
In Sinaloa, two armed civilians fall during the search for missing miners
Authorities in southern Sinaloa detained two armed civilians and seized high-powered weapons, ammunition, and tactical equipment during a coordinated operation in Concordia.
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.
Copper could generate US$55 billion for Argentina in 10 years, but depends on changes to the Glacier Law
A report warns that Argentina's mining sector could generate significant revenue, contingent on amendments to environmental regulations governing glaciers.
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.
Polish mining in 2026: What industry representatives are focusing on
The newly amended coal mining law in Poland, effective January 1, 2026, will enable mining companies to implement social protections for employees willing to voluntarily leave the industry, a change positively noted by analyst Jakub Szkopek.