Mexico mining tax approved, but hits political roadblock
Despite tensions in the senate, the tax package is expected to be finalized later today.
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Kyrgyz officials risk corruption charges over Centerra’s Kumtor mine
Three former ministers have already been charged with corruption.
Barrick has had enough: stops construction of Pascua-Lama, mulls stake sale
Delivering its Q3 results, the debt-laden gold miner said it is temporarily suspending all construction activity at its $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project.
Physicists reveal results of dark matter study from bottom of a gold mine
The scientists have been working at the one-of-a-kind laboratory located at the bottom of what was once North America's deepest gold mine.
Cameco’s profit up 324%, Cigar Lake mine to begin production in Q1 2014
The miner's shares were up close to 6% in both Canada and the US stock exchanges.
WTO tells China to drop restrictions on rare earths exports
The World Trade Organization has not confirmed the news yet.
Aluminum giant Alcoa struggles with power for its three smelters in Canada
About 3,300 people would lose their jobs.
Most of the 800 junior miners listed on the ASX are worthless— Rick Rule
Rule’s words echo several recent reports that paint a grim outlook for juniors everywhere.
Cameco’s investors told to not hold their breath over Cigar Lake
Canadian miner may not kick-off its Cigar Lake uranium project in early 2014 after all.
K+S German potash mine to stay closed until end of November
The firm said its ability to make deliveries has not been affected as existing orders are being processed by sister plants.
Colombia election outcome could reshape copper investment
Political uncertainty and worsening security risks are keeping billions in mining investment on the sidelines ahead of presidential vote.