November 30, 2011 Collahuasi miners at Xstrata, Anglo’s Chile unit end strike Workers at the Collahuasi copper mine, a joint venture between Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc in northern Chile, agreed today to end a strike over job dismissals after winning…
November 30, 2011 Newmont suspends construction at the Conga project in agreement with the Government of Peru Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) ("Newmont" or the "Company") announced today that, in agreement with the government of Peru, it has suspended construction activities at the Conga project (or the…
November 30, 2011 Ekati could thrive after BHP, say experts A Canadian diamond industry expert says the Ekati diamond mine should continue to thrive even if BHP Billiton moves on. The mining giant announced Monday that it is reviewing whether…
November 29, 2011 Thousands protest giant gold mine in Peru’s mountains Fearing water contamination and pollution, over ten thousand people in Cajamarca, Peru are taking part in protests against mining plans by US-company Newmont Mining Corporation.
November 29, 2011 Michigan copper mine moving forward A potential copper-nickel mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula had a roadblock removed recently with a judge's decision to uphold the mine permits. Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company, a subsidiary of Rio…
November 29, 2011 BHP looking at breaking off diamond business BHP Billiton said today it is reviewing its diamond business, which includes two large diamond mines in northern Canada, for a potential sale of all or parts of the business.…
November 29, 2011 As Gitzel folds in Hathor battle, Cameco continues to ‘scour world’ for targets TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – In backing down from a bidding war with Rio Tinto for Canadian uranium junior Hathor Exploration, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel showed impressive restraint after he brazenly bid…
November 29, 2011 Codelco to invest up to US$30mn in Ecuador within next four years Chilean state copper producer Codelco will invest US$10mn-30mn within the next four years in Ecuador following the signing of an exploration agreement.
November 29, 2011 Rio to push growth of its iron ore empire Sam Walsh, CEO of the iron ore division at Rio Tinto, has announced a further increase for its capacity target, of 20 million tonnes.
November 28, 2011 Chilean miners down tools at Collahuasi For the third time this year, workers at the Collahuasi mine in Chile are on strike. The union representing the world's third largest copper mine is accusing management of reneging…
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