Mining projects worth $56 billion to come on stream in Peru beginning 2016
China is currently the top investor in the country's sector, pumping $19.2 billion into several copper, gold and silver projects.
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The world’s largest black diamond can now be seen in Dubai
The gem, insured for $37 million, was flown to promote the reopening of a Karloff Paris boutique.
Canada’s Quebec okays $1.2 billion phosphate mine
The open-pit mine – the largest in Canada near an inhabited area – is expected to create 475 construction jobs and 375 permanent positions.
Yamana Gold decides not to divest Brazilian operations after all
The miner said current market conditions are not supportive of a private placement on terms the company would find acceptable.
Kyrgyzstan freezes talks with Centerra Gold over Kumtor
The country's government said the current agreement "ran counter to the country's national interests."
Death toll from Brazilian dam burst climbs — BHP
The miner raised the death toll from the catastrophic dam burst at a mine in Brazil last month to 17 from 13 and said there are two people still missing.
What to expect for 2016: Top predictions for the mining industry
Will commodities continue to “bump along the bottom” or is a recovery coming by mid-year? The jury is out.
Australia ok’s vast coal port expansion near Great Barrier Reef
The expansion work will require dredging 1.1 million cubic meters of seabed near the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Caterpillar to pay $74 million after found guilty of stealing trade secrets
England-based supplier Miller UK won a case filed five years ago, in which accused CAT of misusing classified information to produce its own coupler, rather than buying it from them.
Gemfields fetches $29 million in Singapore rubies auction
The company managed to sell 90,642 carats of the 92,136 carats it made available under the auction.
Kidnappers kill Vizsla mine workers in Mexico
The focus remains on the safe return of those who remain missing, the company said.
