Centerra Gold’s mine lifted Kyrgyzstan GDP in 2013
Without taking Centerra's Kumtor mine into account, the nation’s GDP would have grown about 50% less.
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BHP, Glencore, Anglo to boost Chile’s copper output to a record 6 million tonnes this year
It’d be the first time Chile’s copper output exceeds the 6 million tonnes.
US researchers grow graphene on silver
Finding could result in exceptionally pristine samples, which are ideal to produce ultrafast electronics and advanced optics.
Movie about 33 Chilean miners rescued alive goes ahead amid alleged dispute over rights
Film company is in Chile to recruit about 1,000 background actors and extras needed to replicate Camp Hope in the Atacama Desert.
Massive diamond fields discovered in Zimbabwe to save the country’s industry
Authorities are calling them the "the billion dollar diamond fields," though little exploration has taken place so far.
Tahoe’s Escobal silver mine reaches commercial production
Analysts say it could soon become one of the world’s largest producers of the precious metal.
Drummond declares force majeure in Colombia as Glencore denies it access to coal port
Analysts say the decision to put a stop to Drummond's exports is an economical "hara-kiri" for Colombia.
Peru announces national strategy against illegal mining
Includes involvement of police and military forces.
Goldcorp launches $2.6-billion hostile takeover offer for Osisko
If it goes through, Goldcorp will be the No. 1 gold producer in the Canadian province of Quebec.
Batista’s oil firm battle with shareholders gets ugly
Stakeholders say public prosecution is the only way to make Batista accountable, as he has strong ties with influential politicians, including President Dilma Roussef.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
