Mexico’s proposed higher mining royalties could block nearly $7bn in investments
The Mexican government proposed raising mining royalties under the argument that metal prices have risen in recent years.
Calvin Sandborn and Maya Stano raise some valid concerns regarding the current mining boom and suggest that regulatory reform and making more laws will help (“Province failing in inspections and enforcement to protect environment,” July 2). Unfortunately, they failed to relate the progressive approaches being taken by the mining industry to achieve environmental protection.
