Freeport’s Cerro Verde copper mine in Peru hit by strike
The mine produced just under 500,000 tonnes of the red metal last year, making it Peru's largest copper operation.
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Shell sells Canadian oil sands businesses in deals worth $8.5 billion
Once the deals close, there will be only three major companies — CNRL, Suncor and ExxonMobil majority-owned Imperial Oil Ltd. — dominating Canada's oil sands industry.
Ecuador anticipates $4 billion in mining investments by 2021
The country expects mining investments to increase 360% in the next four years compared to the 2013-2016 period as it has already granted 160 of the 420 explorations licences it put out to tender in July.
Exhibition of Diavik-mined giant, uncut Foxfire diamond extended
The 187.6-carat rare stone will remain on display until April at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C..
China leaves size, timing of coal output restrictions to local authorities
Beijing will adopt more market-friendly measures in the sector and other oversupplied industries.
Rio Tinto chairman Jan du Plessis steps down, set to lead BT
He joins a growing list of chairmen who are leaving some of the world's' top mining companies, including BHP Billiton and Anglo American.
Teranga Gold’s social, environmental efforts grant it top award at PDAC
The company's mission includes a commitment to ensure communities are better off as a result of its presence.
Canada’s Gov’t gives mining explorers a full extra year of tax credit
The 15% Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, which was slated to expire at the end of this month, has been extended until March 31, 2018.
Mining industry leaders meet again at PDAC 2017
For the second consecutive year, PDAC will host the International Mines Ministers Summit (IMMS) with 25 countries attending to it.
Strike at BHP’s Escondida mine takes toll on Chile’s copper output, GDP
The country’s copper output is predicted to have fallen by 12% last month when compared to February 2016, while GDP dropped 1%.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
