December 24, 2012 Copper production increased by 14.9% YoY in Peru in October 2012 According to a report by the National Statistics Institute in Peru.
December 24, 2012 Antofagasta: Suspension of Antucoya copper project will not impact other projects Antofagasta's CEO Diego Hernandez has confirmed that the suspension of the Antucoya copper project in Chile will not impact other projects.
December 24, 2012 The greatest mining flameouts of 2012 The notable flops, failures and flameouts of the year.
December 23, 2012 Mining costs soar as productivity languishes, superfluous staff proliferate Excess sub-contractors and outdated construction techniques lead to cost blowouts and project delays
December 22, 2012 BHP rejects $50 million offer for Port Hedland resort BHP Billiton has turned down a AUD 50 million offer from a consortium of investors for a collapsed resort project at Port Hedland. BHP's move is expected to lead to…
December 22, 2012 Escondida mine to produce 1.3 million tons of copper in 2015 BHP Billiton is currently working on the expansion of the Escondida mine, located in Chile.
December 22, 2012 Local government of Chubut refuses to approve legal framework for large mining projects Minera Argenta, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, has announced it will not carry out the silver and lead project "Navidad", located between the communities of Gan Gan and Gastre…
December 21, 2012 Copper Mountain announces 2013 production guidance Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CUM) is projecting 2013 production of approximately 80 million pounds of copper, 35,000 ounces of gold, and 315,000 ounces of silver.
December 21, 2012 South Africa won’t nationalize its mines, but taxes go up After years of debate, South Africa’s ruling party African National Congress rejected Thursday plans to nationalize the country’s mining sector, but voted in favour of higher taxes in the world’s…
December 21, 2012 Resource nationalism assumes more insidious forms Tactics shift from frank expropriation of assets to increased royalties and stricter procurement requirements
ioneer expects partner search to conclude in H1 2026 In July, the Australian mine developer launched a formal strategic partnering process after Sibanye-Stillwater walked away from the lithium-boron project. December 19, 2025 | 08:18 am
