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Chile is the world’s 3rd largest copper mining investment destination
Only behind behind Canada and Australia.
Investor-friendly mining regulations coming to Ecuador says president
Hurry up the start of the Kinross Gold's $1.3 billion Fruta del Norte gold project.
Inca One Resources Corp. signs 5-year community agreement
Signed for surface rights at Corizona gold project and commercial mining permitting process well underway.
Kootenay Silver approaches milestone
Updated resource estimate on Promontorio silver project in Sonora, Mexico.
Placing bets on Colombia
Editor Paul Harris says some exploration projects in the the country are advancing to the mine definition stage.
Prominent analyst drops Belo Sun after painful pre-feas
"It is an unforgiving market at this time."
Peru's copper production to double by 2016
New projects will increase output to 2.8 million tonnes.
Huge disappointment over Brazil's largest gold project
Belo Sun drops 37% after pre-feasibility of Amazon mine doesn't live up to expectations.
Peru to roll back piece of mining law
Miners will not have to negotiate with the Quechua-speaking people who live in the Andes.
Mine water dragons: Challenges and solutions
Plus the latest assessment on Bristol Bay and Pebble Mine by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
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.
The 'now or never moment' for private equity in mining
"Interest from private equity in sector is the highest I have ever seen"
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.
Small victory for 'marvelous' 14m tonne Valemax fleet
China allowed one partially loaded Valemax to dock earlier in April, but carrying 400,000 tonnes of iron ore is still banned.
Batista bailout is urgent
"Financial problems at OGX are immediate: the result of a culture of over-promising and under-delivering".
Ross Beaty: you say impossible, I say possible
Copper and silver king turned environmentalist Ross Beaty sees stagnant global growth, but strong fundamentals for gold. Here he shares his views, and a few memorable moments in his career — on both sides of the industry.
Three South American executives resign from Barrick
Unit president had only been on board since last July.
Vale releases first quarter report for 2013
Company said showed increases in operating income, operating margin, earnings and cash generation.
Brazil’s iron ore industry loses ground in the global market
The country's share in the global iron ore market has dropped 7.5% decrease since 2000, close to mid-1970s levels.
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.
Foreign oil and gas companies look to status quo in Venezuela
There are no regulatory changes in the works and a windfall tax system announced in January will likely be pushed forward under Maduro.
Argentina begins crisis negotiations for Vale mine workers
Government mandates 30 business day process between company and workers.
Anglo logs upbeat results, but Minas Rio, Amplats still a thorn in Cutifani's side
The miner's first-quarter output was higher across most commodities including copper, iron ore and diamonds.
BHP keeps production guidance despite falling prices and bad weather
Harsh weather during the first three months of 2013 wasn't enough to knock the mining giant off course.
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