October 16, 2013

The giant copper pit Chile is betting its future on

Andina workers getting ready for a shift. Chilean mine employees earn an average annual salary of more than $97,000 per year.

October 16, 2013

The giant copper pit Chile is betting its future on

At the peak of construction activity 18,000 workers will be employed on Andina 244

October 16, 2013

The giant copper pit Chile is betting its future on

Codelco has launched 1,440 community development projects. This picture is from “Ritualidad Andina, Alto El Loa” a photographic collection by Claudio Pérez […]

October 16, 2013

The giant copper pit Chile is betting its future on

Another picture from “Ritualidad Andina, Alto El Loa” a photographic collection by Claudio Pérez of Andean life and rituals sponsored by Codelco. […]

October 16, 2013

The giant copper pit Chile is betting the future on

Opponents of Andina 244 focus on the impact of the project on glaciers and water resources in the region. Codelco says only […]

October 16, 2013

North England old mines may hold key to cheaper energy

Water sitting in flooded abandoned mines can be a source of cheap geothermal energy.

October 16, 2013

Low prices hold back GDP growth of Canada’s north

Weak markets in 2013 have stalled the previously robust economic growth of Canada's territories; long-term outlook still positive.

October 15, 2013

Maximizing returns in an uncertain mining market: Tom Szabo

Which metals and rare earth companies are set to strike in this volatile market?

October 15, 2013

Record iron ore production for Rio Tinto in Q3

Copper output also rising, cost-cutting measures exceeding expectations.

October 15, 2013

Rio Tinto restarts negotiations with Mongolia over Oyu Tolgoi

Rio Tinto has tried to get approval from Mongolia for its financing proposal since last winter, but the government has not yet offered a direct reply.