EPA under attack over ‘biased’ Pebble Mine assessment
Agency quoted research conducted by anti-mining groups in its latest review of the project.
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Australian miners to invest $140bn in Latin America, but region disappoints
The five main investment-grade markets — Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia— have been expanding below projections or showing signs of weakness.
Protestors block entrance to Centerra’s Kumtor mine in Kyrgyzstan
Opponents action may jeopardize the company’s gold production and financial results.
South Africa considers gold, platinum ‘rescue plan’
In an effort to place South Africa’s smashed platinum and gold industries on a recovery path,
Brazil mulls sending more troops to stop illegal gold mining
It has already sent 25,000 troops to guard all border areas near Venezuela, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana.
Dr. Copper learns to kill poisonous norovirus
Copper and its alloys are able to swiftly destroy the food poisoning bug
S. Korea halts nuclear reactors over fake documents
The country’s nuclear power industry has been troubled by a series of mandatory shutdowns, corruption scandals and mechanical failures in recent years.
Africa ready to revert its ‘resource curse’: report
Experts believe agricultural, mining and energy resources could easily boost the continent’s economic growth in the next two years.
Central African Republic banned from international diamonds trade — watchdog
Ban comes several weeks after rebels seized control of the country from former President François Bozizé.
Researches show copper can help solve Alzheimer’s, other brain diseases
Dr. Copper gets a mention in neuroscience.
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.
