Tag: natural resources
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Canada and China Rebuild Trade Ties in Break From Trump’s Agenda
Canada and China Rebuild Trade Ties in a Post-Trump Era Canada is signaling a renewed focus on trade with China as part of a broader strategy to diversify its economic partnerships. With the U.S. under a new administration implementing different priorities from former President Donald Trump, Ottawa is exploring ways to strengthen commercial ties with…
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How a Tourism Investor Lost Millions in Zimbabwe: The Chewore Lodge Case
Overview: A Promising Tourism Investment with a Sudden Turn In Zimbabwe, a long-standing tourism venture once symbolized the potential for foreign and local investment to boost regional economies. However, a high-profile dispute culminated in the Supreme Court canceling a 25‑year lease on Chewore Lodge, triggering a dramatic financial setback for the investor behind the project.…
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Kelp Harvesting Confusion at Lüderitz: Navigating Unclear Mandates and Overlapping Authority
Background: Beach-Cast Kelp and Local Livelihoods Beach-cast kelp has long been a resource for communities along Lüderitz’s coastline. Used for traditional crafts, soil amendment, and as a potential source of sustainable biomass, kelp harvesting sits at the intersection of local livelihoods and coastal conservation. Recent statements from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land…
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Ghana Bans Mining in Forest Reserves: A Turning Point for Environmental Enforcement
Ghana has moved to ban mining in forest reserves nationwide, a decisive shift that reverses a 2022 policy framework allowing regulated extraction. The announcement, confirmed by the Ministry of Environment, marks a bold stance on forest protection and signals a new era in environmental enforcement across the country. The ban is intended to curb illegal…
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Scale Mining Royalties to Capture Price Gains: How the 2025 Regulations Reshape Resource Rewards
New 2025 Regulations Aim to Capture Price Gains Across Key Minerals The government has introduced the Minerals and Mining Royalty Regulations, 2025, a regulatory framework designed to scale mining royalties in response to price movements for gold, lithium, and other essential minerals. The new instrument formalizes variable royalty bands that adjust as global and domestic…
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Govt Reaffirms Fast Wildlife Compensation Commitment
Introduction: A Strong Guarantee for Those Affected The Tanzanian government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to promptly address the challenges faced by citizens affected by wildlife incidents. Speaking in Morogoro, the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, reaffirmed that the ministry’s responsibilities extend beyond policy to tangible, timely relief for communities hit…
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Wildlife Compensation Fast-Track Reaffirmed by Tanzania Govt
Introduction: A renewed pledge to aid communities In Morogoro, the Government of Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to a fast and fair wildlife compensation program. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, led by Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, emphasized that citizens who suffer losses caused by wildlife will receive prompt consolation and compensation payments. This pledge…
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Why Community Mining Is Not a Panacea for Illegal Mining
Introduction: The promise and the peril of community mining Community mining has often been pitched as a practical solution to illegal mining: bring operations under local oversight, provide livelihoods, and reduce environmental harm by formalizing activity. Yet experience across regions shows that while community-based approaches can empower local stakeholders, they rarely offer a complete fix…
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Pakistan Moves Closer to Reko Diq Revival With $3.5B Funding Deal
Pakistan Nears Reko Diq Revival With $3.5 Billion Financing Pakistan’s historic Reko Diq copper-gold project in Balochistan has moved a major step closer to fruition after a $3.5 billion financing package was finalised with six international financial institutions. The agreement signals a significant milestone for one of the country’s most ambitious mineral ventures, aligning government…