The Race for Critical Minerals: Applications at ANM Grow 81% in 2025
Mineral Research
The global demand for essential minerals for the energy transition is reflecting directly on the Brazilian mining process. Data from…
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Extract Ore Before the Mining Lease Grant
Environmental, Mineral Research, Mining Regulation
In the Brazilian mining scenario, the time between mineral exploration and the actual granting of the Mining Lease can be…
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Published Exploration Permits 2025: Where is Mineral Exploration Headed in Brazil?
Informative, Mineral Research
Technical Analysis: Ranking of Published Exploration Permits in 2025 The publication of an Exploration Permit represents a fundamental milestone in the mining proceeding,…
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The Proof of Aptitude: Detailing the Requirements for the Exploration Authorization
Mineral Research
The Prerequisites for the Qualification of Applicants and Projects at the ANM Aptitude, which attests to the applicant’s capability and…
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ANM: Analysis of Approved Exploration Reports
Informative, Mineral Research
Based on the National Mining Agency’s (ANM) Mining Cadastre System, an official survey of Approved Exploration Reports, published from January…
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Extension of Exploration Permit: The Function of the Partial Report
Mineral Research
The Exploration Permit is the document that authorizes the miner to carry out the necessary studies for the delimitation of…
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Negative Final Exploration Report: The Result That Can Save Your Project
Mineral Research
A negative Final Exploration Report (RFP) is not a sign of failure. Even when an exploration doesn’t find an economically…
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Unsuccessful Research: Do I Still Need to Submit the Final Exploration Report?
Mineral Research
Obligation, Even in Case of Unsuccess The submission of the Final Exploration Report (RFP) is a requirement that goes beyond…
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SIGMINE: A Strategic Tool for Accessing and Interpreting Geospatial Data
Informative, Mineral Research
The Geographic Information System for Mining, or SIGMINE, is an online geospatial platform developed and maintained by the National Mining…
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