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Vale reaches deal with Argentine authorities, quits $6 billion potash project
It will pay two and a half months salary to about 4,000 workers.
How to stress test gold equities
Geologist Joe Mazumdar says gold prices are down in the short term, but the commodity metal is here to stay.
Three South American executives resign from Barrick
Unit president had only been on board since last July.
Chile rejects Barrick’s appeal to resume work at Pascua Lama
Construction on the Chilean side of the troubled gold and silver project has been halted since April 10.
Indian and Chinese investors eye Vale’s Rio Colorado potash project
The potential takeover comes only four years after Vale bought the project from Rio Tinto.
Argentina begins crisis negotiations for Vale mine workers
Government mandates 30 business day process between company and workers.
No water solution for the Pascua Lama Mine
This case is yet another example of the exploding issues of mine and water.
Chilean court halts Barrick’s contentious Pascua-Lama project
Construction activities in the Argentine side of the project won't be affected by today’s resolution.
Canadian mining investments in Latin America
INTERACTIVE MAP: Explore active mines by company, country, and the year that the mine was acquired.
Argentine court bans Vale from closing down $11bn potash project
The miner must "abstain from … dismantling installations (and) removing tools, machinery and other work implements" or face heavy fines otherwise.
Potash project fallout: Vale tells directors to leave Argentina over 'safety concerns'
Tensions over Vale dropping potash project with skyrocketing costs rise.
U3O8 Corp. consolidates position as South America's leading uranium exploration company by acquiring Calypso Uranium Corp.
U3O8 Corp. (TSX: UWE; OTCQX: UWEFF), a Canadian-based company focused on exploration and resource expansion of uranium and associated commodities in South America, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of Calypso Uranium Corp. ("Calypso").
Vale talks slated for Argentinian potash project investment
Business representatives and politicians to meet in Buenos Aires next week.
Where to buy gold in difficult times: Jay Taylor
Big investors are leaving the market and small investors hesitate to re-enter.
Investors pile into Pan American Silver despite loss
A 150% increase in the miner's cash dividend makes the bad news from Argentina more palatable.
Goldcorp finishes 2012 strong with record quarterly production
Company puts out 700,400 ounces of gold with revenues of $1.4 billion in its fourth quarter.
Barrick Gold suffers $4.2 billion writedown
The hefty impairment charge reflects higher-than-anticipated operating and sustaining capital costs at Lumwana.
Avalanches in Pascua Lama area did not cause water pollution: Barrick
Recent avalanches affecting several points along a water channel in the area of Barrick's Pascua Lama project have not affected water quality, says the gold miner.
Guinea wants to bring one of the world’s richest iron ore deposits back to life
Last October, Vale put the scope and schedule for its $1.26 billion Zogota iron-ore project in Simandou South under review.
Mining investment in Argentina grows 72% despite risky business climate
Foreign and local investors spent a total of $3.8 billion in 2012 and the trend is expected to continue this year, with planned investments already amounting to more than $4 billion.
Hochschild says Argentina is key for its silver and gold plans
Despite the economic and political issues affecting Argentina’s stability, the miner said it "has faith" in the country's potential.
Vale halts $6 billion potash project in Argentina
The world’s third-largest miner is set to post the lowest annual profit in three years.
Latin America the best positioned to face commodity price collapses: S&P
Latin America will benefit from having “more firepower” than other regions, as strong international reserves are already helping those countries face commodity price collapses, said Lisa Schineller, Standard & Poor's economist.
McEwen Mining Declares Commercial Production El Gallo Phase 1 in Mexico
McEwen Mining successfully achieved commercial production at El Gallo Phase 1 in Sinaloa State, Mexico.
It’s getting warm in Antarctica, but mining still a pipe dream
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is warming at three times the global average. Would this open the door for mining?
Lithium Americas to invest ARS 3 billion in lithium, potasium project in Argentina
Lithium Americas has announced it will invest ARS 3 billion (USD 816.75 million) in its Caucharí-Olaroz mining project in Argentina.
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