Mexico is now Latin America’s most expensive mining jurisdiction
Cost of mining and exploring for gold and silver in the country has increased 13% and 20%, respectively, over the past year.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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South Africa divided over controversial mineral law reforms
The country's ’s new mineral resources law, which is awaiting the President’s signature, faces growing opposition as the mines minister, industry and opposition seek review.
Newcrest hit with Australia’s biggest fine: over $1.1 million
After the gold company admitted disclosure breaches on two occasions last year.
New Zealand rejects underwater iron mine
The company now has 15 days to appeal with the High Court.
Gold industry to explore ‘fix’ reform
The move could hasten the end of the 95-year-old bullion benchmark.
Antofagasta creates one of Chile’s largest private copper miners
Minera Centinela will focus on an emerging mining district in copper-rich Chile's north.
Canadian man that blew up mine, killed nine, is out of jail
Roger Warren, now 70, will live in a halfway house during his release, which will come up for renewal in six months.
Ottawa says yes to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline
The decision will determine Canada’s role as an energy-rich nation in a world trying to balance rising power demands with the dangers of climate change.
PotashCorp mine closure put off for now
The company is temporarily extending operations at its Penobsquis mine in New Brunswick, citing tight conditions in the granular potash market.
Freeport, Indonesia make headway towards settling copper exports impasse
The parts agreed on basic framework for contract renegotiations for Grasberg mine.
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.
