Mexico's New Mining Law, A US Rare Earth Deposit, and Progress for Potassium Sulfate

Updates in Mining

New Mining Law in Mexico Concerns Industry

A new law in Mexico has many in the industry worried, with concerns that the legislation will put a damper on activity, according to Fitch Ratings. The group says, “Mexico’s new mining law will negatively affect mining activity in the country by curbing exploration, shortening concession lengths, raising operational continuity concerns and re-energizing community negotiations.”

Major Magnetic Rare Earth Elements Deposit Unearthed

Ramaco Resources announced that after testing in partnership with the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and analysts at Weir International, they believe they may have found the largest unconventional deposit of REEs in the United States at their Brook Mine in Wyoming. Read the Press Release >>

US & Australia Collaborate on Climate, Critical Minerals, and Clean Energy Transformation Compact

The Biden Administration has announced that the US and Australia will enhance collaboration around the key issues of climate, critical minerals, and clean energy transformation in a new compact. Read the Press Release >>

USGS: Copper Does Not Meet “Critical Mineral” Status

Despite calls from lawmakers, the USGS won’t be adding copper to its list of critical minerals, according to E&E News. According to the USGS, trade deals, domestic resources, and other sources of copper mitigate supply chain risks for the material.?

Updates in Fertilizer

African Development Bank Boosts Access to Fertilizers?

The African Development Bank has approved $11.7 million in funding to the African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) for its 2023 operations. The allocation will help to support African farmers through improved access to fertilizers. Read more from Fertilizer Daily >>

Trigg Minerals Making Progress in SOP Processing

Batch test work has proven encouraging for Trigg Minerals’ Lake Throssel sulfate of potash (SOP) project in Australia. The group has been working on an alternative processing method that would not only improve the project at hand, but would also have implications for the greater SOP industry, according to Small Caps.

Updates in Chemical

Carbon Dioxide Transformed into Acetic Acid With New Catalyst

Researchers at Northwestern University, in partnership with an international team, have made a breakthrough in sustainability by converting carbon monoxide derived from captured carbon into acetic acid. Learn more >>

EPA Considers Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants

The EPA has proposed new carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants in an effort to improve public health and address climate change. According to the EPA, the new standards would have a number of positive impacts on public health and the economy while also cutting climate pollution. Read the press release >>

Like what you’re reading? Subscribe to our newsletter and follow our Linkedin page for industry updates and expert advice on bulk solids processing and handling.