Antofagasta Minerals set to spend US$30 million in exploration in Chile
The company, one of the largest “pure play” copper miners, aims to extend its portfolio.
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Barrick, Goldcorp selling Marigold mine for $275 million
To Silver Standard Resources.
South Africa Grindrod to build copper railway in Zambia
It will connect the landlocked country's vast copper mines to the Atlantic coast.
Canadian, Aussie juniors lead mining exploration in Chile
While the junior sector keeps attracting foreign investment, about $40 billion large-scale projects have been put on ice or postponed, study reveals.
Watchdog censures mining firms in Uganda for ignoring locals’ rights
Rights group claims Uganda’s government has promoted private investment in mining without involving landowners.
Amplats to slash 1,400 jobs, warns fresh strike could lead to more
Despite the miner returned to profitability last year, it is now facing a strike at its processing plants.
Mining opposition risks $57bn projected investment in Peru
Last year alone there were 149 conflicts involving mines in the country.
Chile’s official commission suggests letting Barrick keep permit for Pascua Lama
But it also recommends an exhaustive review of the permit issued in 2006, as well as the miner’s glacier monitoring plan.
Aussie mining billionaire Forrest signs coal deal to end Pakistan slavery
His company will bring in technology that converts coal into diesel, in exchange for laws that end slavery in the South Asian country.
Gold strike in South Africa on hold pending court ruling
Platinum belt already paralyzed.
How 2026 will reshape the US critical mineral resilience
Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: growing support for high-risk minerals and renewed focus on domestic processing technologies.
