Goldcorp halts operations at Los Filos mine in Mexico
Gold giant was unable to negotiate the renewal of an occupancy agreement with a group of landowners.
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Anglo American considers closing platinum mines in South Africa
The now three-month strike over pay in the country's platinum belt has forced Amplats to declare a force majeure on a long list of suppliers.
BHP bullish on coal demand, but says prices to remain weak
The mining giant believes demand for coal to keep growing over the next 20 years, driven mainly by China and India.
8.2 earthquake rattles Chile’s mining hub, ports
World prices for copper jumped as the quake in the world's No.1 producer raised supply concerns.
Oil sands air emissions linked to serious health problems
Independent report finds conclusive link between the industry's activities and human health.
New US potash mine about to clear final licensing hurdle
The Ochoa mine could produce about 714,400 tons of sulphate of potash per year for a minimum of 50 years.
Uralkali’s potash goes on sale, India to pay lowest price in 7 years
The price is also about 25% below what India paid last year to the now defunct Belarusian Potash Co., which Uralkali owned jointly at the time with Belaruskali.
US Mint ‘curved’ commemorative gold coins sold out
The 50,000 curved commemorative $5 gold coins are all gone.
BHP Billiton mulls spinning off non-core divisions into $18bn firm
The separate company would be listed on the London Stock Exchange, as well as the Australian and South African markets.
Drummond to restart coal exports from Colombia
Local media is reporting the miner is hours away from resuming its coal shipments at its Cienaga port.
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.
