Main copper producer Chile expects record output thanks to BHP and Codelco
The country expects to generate 5.59 million tons of red metal this year, up 3% from 2012 levels.
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Amplats in talks about decision on firing 14,000 workers and selling off mines
The world’s top platinum company is reportedly engaged in negotiations with union leaders and the government and it is expected to release a formal announcement on whether talks had succeeded in saving jobs later today.
What the shale boom looks like from space and why we should care
In night-time satellite images captured by NASA flares from oilfields shine as bright or more than major cities, such as Chicago.
One third of junior miners to disappear in 2013: Brent Cook
The senior geologist and analyst says those companies simply don’t have viable properties.
Exotic travel and lots of money: commodity trader for a major miner lists business perks
A social media user who claims being a commodities trader at giant Glencore (LON:GLEN) opened up a forum on Reddit on Sunday in which he answered lots of questions about what it's like to work at the big firm.
Centerra Gold responds to rumours of Kumtor’s mine licence cancellation
Local media reported that Kyrgyzstan minister of economy, Temir Sariyev, implied that Centerra would have its permit revoked and a new company would continue to extract gold from Kumtor.
Deloitte, Ernst & Young apparently botched Caterpillar’s China due diligence
Financial Times is reporting that Deloitte was in charge of auditing the working capital for ERA, while Ernst & Young conducted overall evaluation of the transaction.
Newmont pouring $150 million into Peru’s Conga this year
The gold-copper project, set to begin production in early 2015, continues to be on hold because of social pressure.
Mining billionaire Batista denies suspension of coal projects in Colombia
The mining magnate continues to believe in his Colombian coal projects, despite the unfavourable market scenario.
Problems at the world’s largest coking coal mine escalate
Mongolia is planning to cancel China coal-supply contract, and has delayed Tavan Tolgoi's IPO.
Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project
Ecuador plans a 2026 tender for Llurimagua as copper M&A accelerates and past JV disputes shape the project’s next phase.
