June 27, 2014 First Quantum halts $6.4bn Panama copper project The temporary measure is due to a labour dispute with some of its construction workers, said the firm.
June 27, 2014 Mining costs in Chile 350% higher than a decade ago: report The country is also struggling with rising energy cost, which threatens the competitiveness of its copper industry and poses a major challenge for new developments.
June 26, 2014 Copper price: Emptying warehouses spark red hot streak The copper price has defied all predictions of a steep decline this year and is now honing in on 4-month high after the longest rally since 2005.
June 26, 2014 Canada’s Supreme Court grants aboriginal land claims The landmark decision has major implications for controversial energy projects, such as the Northern Gateway pipeline.
June 26, 2014 Cayden hits best Mexico grades yet The Peña de Oro target at the Vancouver junior's El Barqueño property in Mexico intercepts 45 meters of 4.06 g/t Au with 0.39% Cu and 19 meters of 4.98 g/t…
June 26, 2014 Main opponent of Newmont’s gold project in Peru in prison Cajamarca region governor Gregorio Santos was ordered to jail for 14 months amid a corruption probe. Supporters claim he is being target of political repression for opposing Newmont's mine.
June 26, 2014 Anglo American not interested in Simandou north Diversified giant Anglo American won't be bidding for the one of the greatest iron ore prizes anywhere in the world.
June 26, 2014 China finds massive hole in $80bn gold financing industry Following on the heels of copper and iron ore financing scandals, Beijing uncovers fraud in gold-backed loan industry dating back more than two years.
June 26, 2014 Brazil revokes Canadian Belo Sun’s license to gold mine in Amazon Ruling says the miner failed to assess the impact on local indigenous communities.
June 26, 2014 Glencore appoints Canadian as its first ever female director Patrice Merrin, 65, is a veteran to the industry.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm
