Chile gives lithium another try
Government created yesterday a national commission that will work on a new state policy for the exploitation of lithium.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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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.
Aquila dives as China’s Baosteel warns no better bid coming
Baosteel chairman Dai Zhihao threatened to dump the company's 19.8% stake and said it would not extend the offer past the July deadline.
Caterpillar faces at least 15 fresh lawsuits
Over alleged flaws in engines for school buses the firm sold between 2006 and 2010.
This Canadian gold mine could be yours — $2m in Bitcoin
Located in the country's historic Yukon gold belt, it has the potential to produce 3,000 to 4,000 ounces of gold per year.
Peru’s President allegedly financed campaign with illegal mining funds
Former head of the National Federation of Artisanal Miners of Peru claims the union gave Humala's party 17kg of gold to help finance his campaign.
Aussie scientists develop cost-effective way to treat mining wastewater
The treated water can be either released to the environment or recycled back into the purifying plant.
Asia Resource Minerals CEO von Schirnding steps down
The company, until recently known as Bumi, has named independent director Amir Sambodo as Nick von Schirnding’s successor.
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.
