Canada’s Goldcorp operations in Guatemala under the microscope
An in-depth documentary by AlJazeera TV analyses the main human rights and environmental claims against the miner.
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Thousands march in Greece against Eldorado Gold projects
Thousands of protesters marched Saturday in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki against what they believe are environment-threatening gold mining projects, owned by Canadian Eldorado Gold Corp, (TSX:ELD) (NYSE:EGO).
Peru expects $10 billion in mining investments next year
Peru's Minister of Energy and Mines Jorge Merino announced the country is expected to attract mining investment projects worth $10 billion in 2013.
Coal miner bringing Chinese workers to Canada appeals latest verdict
HD Mining International, the firm bringing Chinese workers for its northern B.C. coal mine, has appealed to a Federal Court ruling allowing local unions the right to request a judicial review of the temporary foreign worker permit granted to the coal company earlier this year.
Break out of violence at Harmony Gold mine leaves two dead
South African Harmony Gold (NYSE:HMY) said police is investigating a violent incident that left two of its workers another and injured at one of its mines as unrest continues in the industry.
Nunavut to make Canada a diamond powerhouse
Mining has become the main contributor to Canada’s Nunavut Gross domestic product (GDP), eclipsing even the government. From all the territory's riches, experts believe that diamonds will play the biggest role in Canada’s future.
Stornoway Diamond receives award for social responsibility
Canadian junior Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX-SWY) announced Thursday it has received an award for the “high level of environmental and social responsibility” shown in the advancement of the Renard Diamond Project.
Patagonia Gold gets green light to mine close to Argentina’s southern glaciers
London-based Patagonia Gold (LON:PGD) (TSX:PAT), a South America-focused gold and silver producer, received Thursday the full and final permit from the Argentine authorities to develop its Lomada de Leiva gold and silver project.
Codelco’s profit jumped 27% thanks to deal with Anglo
Chilean state-own Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, said Thursday its January-September profits climbed 27% compared to the same period last year, thanks mainly to the settlement of a heated legal dispute over a copper mine with diversified miner Anglo American (LON:ALL).
FUN BREAK: Geologist unmasks Mayan ‘apocalypse’ myth
Doomsayers may surely be relieved to read the latest posts by geologist Wayne Sedawie, who for years has travelled and investigated ancient Mayan sites, as he explains why the end of the world is not a month away.
Abasca expands Loki graphite resource in Saskatchewan
The company's upgrades to Loki graphite resource in Saskatchewan, strengthens plans for a PEA and fast-tracks production.