First Quantum kicks off operations at Zambian copper mine
Despite the government announcement Tuesday that it will push ahead with plans to more than triple mining royalties.
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Here is why miners should think ‘accountability’ when talking ‘responsibility’ (Part I)
There currently are several practical and legal reasons for companies to have a CSR strategy in place, says expert in the field Elizabeth Adey, in this interview with MINING.com.
U.S. widens battle for global oil market: allows condensate exports
The government also published a list of answers to common questions about crude exports, providing guidance in a matter plagued by confusion.
Rare earths discovered in Peru
The discovery — located approximately 95 km northwest of Cusco— contains both light rare earth elements (LREEs) and heavy rare earth elements and metals (HREEs).
Iron ore and oil down to financial crisis levels
Iron ore and oil, for ages among the strongest commodities, are on course to end 2014 as the worst performing ones.
Zambia won’t reverse mining royalty hike
Move will leave up to 12,000 jobless and it is likely to sour the already fractious relationship between the government and mining companies.
Gold up more than 1.5% in just minutes
Worries over tension between Russia and the West, a fresh wave of political uncertainty in Greece, and a weaker dollar helped push the precious metal through key chart levels.
Peru environmental agency gets tougher on miners
The move aims to expedite the processing and sanction of pollution cases.
China to soon lift restrictions on rare earth exports
Export taxes to remain at 15% – 25% until at least March 2015.
Scientists test algae to harvest precious metals and biofuel from mining sludge
If successful the technology could be used to treat many forms of environmental pollution.
Kidnappers kill Vizsla mine workers in Mexico
The focus remains on the safe return of those who remain missing, the company said.
