August 1, 2014

Codelco’s new CEO to lead the copper miner’s $25 billion revamp

Nelson Pizarro (73) will carry out the biggest investment plan in Codelco’s history.

August 1, 2014

Mongolia foreign investment craters 70%

The Asian nation is dependent on foreign investment in the mining sector to fuel growth.

August 1, 2014

Copper price boost after China manufacturing jumps to 27-month high

Gauge of economic activity in top commodity consumer at highest since May 2012 on strong domestic demand and an increase in export orders.

August 1, 2014

AME BC welcomes environmental assessment approval for KSM Mine project in BC

Granting of certificate builds certainty for BC's mineral explorers and developers.

July 31, 2014

Vale Q2 profit down on weak prices from iron glut

Write-downs also hurt bottom line, yet production robust.

July 31, 2014

IMAGE GALLERY: Throwing the switch on KGHM’s Sierra Gorda mine in the Atacama Desert

The143-kilometre seawater pipeline is operational

July 30, 2014

Seabridge Gold’s KSM project granted environmental approval

The $5.3 billion KSM project is located on the site of one of the largest copper gold deposits in the world.

July 30, 2014

Robust copper price prompts switch to aluminum

It's a trend already established in China where only 25% of insulated and overhead cables use copper versus 60% in developed economies.

July 30, 2014

Will the KSM project suffer the same fate as Pebble?

Potential problems in the horizon for Seabridge Gold's proposed gold, copper, silver and molybdenum mine in northern British Columbia, just 30 km from the Alaska border.

July 30, 2014

BHP firing 6% of workforce in Chile’s Pampa Norte division

Division encompasses the Spence and Cerro Colorado copper mines.