New research from South Africa confirms that strong CSR practices boost financial performance for publicly listed firms—especially when paired with diverse leadership.

In Peru’s mining sector, ethical and community-oriented CSR practices are key to earning a lasting social license to operate, new research shows.

Universities are adopting new transdisciplinary methods to collaborate with stakeholders, aiming to enhance research relevance, rebuild trust, and create societal value.

New studies highlight procedural justice as a vital framework for transparent and inclusive stakeholder engagement, particularly in sustainability and energy transitions.

New research introduces the Social License Graph (SLG)—a visual, data-driven tool to quantify community sentiment and track changes in public trust over time.

Peru centralizes artisanal mining oversight under MINEM, introducing a national traceability platform and extending formalization deadlines.

Despite government backing, the Tía María copper project faces renewed protests over water security and lack of social license, halting progress.

S-RM highlights critical gaps in ESG maturity and stresses that securing a Social License to Operate requires deep, ongoing stakeholder engagement.

B.C. unveils major growth plan for the Golden Triangle mining region, balancing resource development with Indigenous engagement and environmental protection.

Rio Tinto signs groundbreaking deal with PKKP to co-manage mining on ancestral lands, setting a new industry standard for Indigenous engagement and heritage protection.

AEMO warns of soaring transmission costs that could impact Australia’s renewable energy goals and household energy bills, prompting a review of infrastructure plans.

NSW advances 7.15 GW in renewable energy projects, aiming to power half the state’s homes and reinforce its leadership in Australia’s clean energy shift.

Kayne Anderson (KYN) announces June distribution of $0.08 per share, continuing its focus on energy infrastructure and income-driven returns.

Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge project triples its reserves, extends mine life to 95 years, and secures U.S. backing to support domestic lithium supply and energy transition goals.

Australia presents a draft critical minerals accord to the U.S., offering mineral supply and investment funds to strengthen bilateral infrastructure and reduce dependence on China.

Australia and India move closer to a comprehensive trade pact aimed at boosting critical minerals cooperation, clean energy investment, and strategic alignment amid global trade shifts.

Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. moves forward with plans to reprocess 75 million tonnes of historic tailings in Central Peru, aiming to recover strategic metals.

The U.S. accuses China of restricting rare earth exports, reigniting trade tensions and jeopardizing global supply chains vital to defense and high-tech industries.