In a significant development, the National Mining Agency (ANM) foresees a historic surge in royalty collections for 2023, attributed to improved adherence to payment obligations and a thriving mining sector.
In a candid conversation with the Washington Post, Colombian President Gustavo Petro acknowledged that discontinuing oil and gas exploration will have an impact on the country’s public finances.
The Inspector General’s Office has issued a significant decision regarding open-pit coal mining E&P in Colombia, involving the participation of the National Mining Agency (ANM).
The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (MinAmbiente), Susana Muhamad, advocated for environmental causes and prohibiting fracking plays a key role in this.
As the government gears up to provide subsidies to taxi drivers in response to rising gasoline prices, Gasnova suggests that subsidizing propane would be a more environmentally sound approach, favoring a cleaner fuel over more polluting alternatives.
Most of the news this month on the Petro government’s “Total Peace” initiative concerned ongoing battles between the various armed groups with civilians the primary victims. Even the Armed Forces violated its trust. But never mind, the negotiations continue regardless.
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