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Here you will find information about new laws and regulations affecting mining activities in the country. Stay up to date with the latest legislative updates and their impact on the Brazilian mining sector.
Mining Groups, Abandonment, Suspension: CNPM Resolution No. 5/2026 Cracks Down on Idle Mining Areas
The National Council for Mineral Policy (CNPM) published a package of resolutions over the past few weeks. In total, six…
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Exploration Permit Extension: ANM Adopts Strict Admissibility Criteria
Historically, deficiencies or inconsistencies in extension requests triggered administrative requests for clarification, allowing mineral titleholders to rectify technical or documentation…
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September DCE: Preparing for Stage 2 Amid ANM’s Fine Revision
Starting next week, the submission window for the second-semester Declaration of Stability Condition (DCE) will open. If your operation manages…
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Exploration Permits: H1 2026 Analysis
The first half of 2026 concluded with 4,507 Exploration Permits published by the ANM. This volume represents a 4.33% increase…
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CNPM Resolutions No. 3 and 4/2026: TFRM and Tailings Reuse
Recently published in the Official Gazette of the Union, CNPM Resolutions No. 3 and 4/2026 set forth key guidelines from…
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Decree No. 13,095/2026: Geological Storage of CO₂ and Underground Mineral Rights
Recently published, Decree No. 13,095/2026 regulates the capture, pipeline transport, and geological storage of CO₂ in Brazil under ANP regulation.…
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Extraction Register: From the Resolution to the Easy Guide
Published by the Brazilian National Mining Agency (ANM) on July 2, the “Easy Guide – Extraction Register” aims to translate…
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ANM Resolution No. 246/2026: Extraordinary Extension of Procedural Deadlines
The Brazilian National Mining Agency (ANM) published Resolution No. 246 on August 6, 2026, granting an extraordinary extension for procedural…
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Order of Service No. 373/2026: Understanding Changes in Negative Final Exploration Reports
The Superintendence of Mining Inspection of the National Mining Agency (SFI/ANM) now requires, under Order of Service No. 373/2026, the…
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PLG and ANM Resolution No. 244/2026: Rules, Area Limits, and Adaptation Deadlines
The text established operational procedures, adaptation deadlines without prior notice, and new annual requirements for titleholders and cooperatives. Published in…
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The Decision Web in Environmental Licensing
Many mining companies enter the environmental licensing process focusing solely on the agency they deal with daily, whether a state…
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