2015: Twilight of the Supercycle
A look back at mining and metals in 2015 through MINING.com’s most popular stories of the year. Click on the arrow on the right to scroll through the timeline of events.
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Countries reminded of consequences of their inaction on the Kimberley Process
The World Diamond Council said that member countries need to reach an agreement on necessary reforms.
Chileâs Codelco set to get a slice of Ecuadorâs copper riches
The worldâs No. 1 copper producer is expected to ink a deal wth Ecuador's Enami this week, to jointly develop the massive Llurimagua deposit.
Homes, land destroyed as desperate Zimbabweans turn to illegal gold mining
With Zimbabwe going through its worst economic crisis in a decade, desperate citizens are turning to illegal gold mining to make a living.
CN rail strike impacting Canadian mining operations
The impact is felt strongly by mining companies dependent on rail to either transport supplies in, or transport products and by-products from operations.