Vale and Amazon Indians begin talks after threats of setting mine on fire
Vale said the tribe wants to modify an agreement to mitigate the mine's impact on its community's development.
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Gold prices unlikely to settle as Iraq tensions escalate
If anything, experts agree gold will continue to build on last week's gains.
US Midwest poised for a copper and iron ore mining rebirth
There are at least six mines proposed or already started in the area comprised by Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Scientists unveil hardest synthetic diamond ever made
The new synthetic rock is harder than its natural counterpart and can withstand even higher temperatures.
World’s most expensive baby bottle — made of gold and diamonds
Prices go from $136,000 to $272,000, depending on the size.
Chile’s Codelco appoints interim CEO
Octavio Araneda, VP of the company's central-south operations, will serve as interim CEO until a new leader is picked.
Chile gives lithium another try
Government created yesterday a national commission that will work on a new state policy for the exploitation of lithium.
Oil sands juniors hit hardest by Canada’s barriers to foreign investors
Foreign takeover rules imposed in 2012 have hurt oil sands companies, shows a new study by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy.
Petra unveils largest-ever blue diamond found at Cullinan mine
The 122.52-carat blue diamond won't be sold before the end of Petra's current financial year on June 30.
Centerra Gold won’t shut down Kumtor mine, plan approved
The government of Kyrgyzstan has approved Centerra's mine plan for 2014, after the company threatened to shut operations at the country's largest gold deposit.
Tiernan Gold set to debut on TSX Venture Exchange
Tiernan Gold heads to the TSXV with a flagship Chile project and Hochschild as its top shareholder.
