Peru confirms China’s largest copper producer wants a stake in Las Bambas
Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mines Jorge Merino expects sale to close before the 2014 deadline.
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Switzerland launches probe into refiner Argor for alleged Congo gold laundering
Swiss authorities to determine whether the firm knew the gold it handled in 2004 and 2005 came from a militia group in eastern Congo.
Goldcorp’s $3.9 billion El Morro faces new legal threat
Indigenous community opposing the project to submit new lawsuit against it this month.
Fresh threats to Europe’s shale industry as lawmakers draw up regulations
The European Commission is set to announce tighter guidelines for companies involved in the shale gas industry by January.
Canadian juniors more resilient than many expected: report
Only 31 juniors listed on the TSX-V were delisted in the 12 months ending June 30.
Mining group seeking to fill up pot of gold in Ireland
Irish government has granted Connemara Mining 10 prospecting licenses.
Southern Copper’s $1bn Tia Maria mine to begin production in March
The Peruvian copper project, halted in 2011 after clashes between residents and police that left three dead, could began production about a year ahead of schedule.
Potash demand to hit decade high next year—Uralkali
World's No.1 potash producer expects global demand to reach between 58 and 60 million tons next year.
Polemic Tasmanian iron ore mine to begin operations
Shree Minerals’ Nelson Bay River mine was officially opened Thursday.
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.
