Peru’s environmental regulator amasses $40 million in mining fines
The watchdog, known as OEFA, said the fines to mining firms accounted for 67% of the total collected.
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Mining boss becomes a hero, dies rescuing students from drowning
Australia's Tungsten Mining’s director Charlton William Kable, 62, was swept away in a current, while attempting to rescue six students.
Arctic oil extraction frozen, but mining to bring a melting $100 billion in investments
While the US interior department has launched a review of Shell’s whole Arctic oil drilling programme, mining projects look promising.
Goldcorp’s mine in El Salvador a ‘threat’ to human rights: government
Country wants the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) to help it stop Goldcorp's Cerro Blanco project.
Impala Platinum sells 51% stake in Zimbabwe unit to locals
Impala Platinum (LON:IPLA), the world's second-largest platinum miner, will retain the remaining 49% in its Zimbabwean operation.
Sinking metals and energy lead Canada’s exports decline
Imports of metal and non-metallic mineral products, on the other hand, increased 6.8% to $3.7 billion in November.
Greece wants Eldorado Gold’s Hellas mine to dig it out of financial ruin
Despite ongoing opposition, Canada’s Eldorado Gold Inc. is gearing up to start production at its 95%-owned Hellas Gold Mine in Greece, as authorities reportedly have woken up to the potential of the country’s mining industry.
SEC under attack for approving JPMorgan’s copper ETF
The move is likely to delay the launch of JPMorgan's new investment product, first publicly proposed in October 2010.
Cache of gold, silver and bronze jewellery unearthed in Ukraine
The 2,000-year-old treasure could be worth millions.
First round to First Quantum
Inmet's largest shareholder in favour of a deal.
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.
