AngloGold a step closer to selling U.S. mine
Newmont, Kinross, Goldcorp and Iamgold among the companies said to be interested in all of part of Cripple Creek & Victor mine.
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Southern Copper’s Tia Maria safe for the environment — Peru minister
Minister of the Environment Manuel Pulgar-Vidal said the debated and long-delayed copper mine won’t hurt water supplies as opponents claim.
Mick Davis first deal to land in Canada: report
Davis is said to be finalizing talks with a Toronto-listed miner, in a deal that could kick-off a long awaited buying spree.
BHP won’t reveal tax bill estimate in audit over Singapore hubs
On the last of a three-day national hearing, BHP and Rio acknowledged they were in ongoing discussions with auditors from the Australian tax authority.
Canada’s Quebec re-launches less ambitious Plan Nord
The province now expects to attract Cdn$50 billion in investment, down from its 2011 forecast of Cdn$80 billion.
Workers strike at Anglo’s coal mine in South Africa
More than 400 members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) downed tools Wednesday, demanding the removal of the mine's general manager.
Signs of life for mining M&A
Mining transactions almost doubled last year and the trend is likely to stretch over 2015, as lower commodity prices are making some unprofitable.
Australia treasurer vows to block Glencore-Rio Tinto merger
This wouldn’t be the first time Hockey hinders a major corporate deal in Australia.
Harmony halts operations at Unisel mine after fatal incident
The employee was fatally injured in an accident while performing maintenance work on Saturday.
World’s largest copper producer Chile slashes 2015 output forecast
Mostly due to a lower estimate from Anglo American's projects and the Zaldivar mine, which is operated by Barrick.
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.
