February 5, 2014 Peru’s copper sector the one with highest growth potential in the world—Chilean expert Peruvian copper projects are solid, competitive and less costly in terms of energy needs, says the expert.
February 4, 2014 Trouble with Indonesian government leads to Newmont downgrade Analysts warn of increasing government pressure on miners in other jurisdictions as well.
February 4, 2014 Mining deals for about $10bn coming soon to a market near you—E&Y However, the report says those funds are unlikely to be available to junior miners.
February 4, 2014 Antofagasta Minerals set to spend US$30 million in exploration in Chile The company, one of the largest “pure play” copper miners, aims to extend its portfolio.
February 3, 2014 CHART: Gold was actually least volatile metal during past decade Clever interactive chart from US Global Investors shows gold investors' white knuckle ride since 2004 was nothing like nickel market players endured.
February 3, 2014 South Africa Grindrod to build copper railway in Zambia It will connect the landlocked country's vast copper mines to the Atlantic coast.
February 3, 2014 More than mining: Anglo sets up trading arm Anglo American takes a leaf from Glencore's book, sets up trading and logistics division set to contribute $400m to profits within two years.
February 3, 2014 Canadian, Aussie juniors lead mining exploration in Chile While the junior sector keeps attracting foreign investment, about $40 billion large-scale projects have been put on ice or postponed, study reveals.
February 3, 2014 Mining opposition risks $57bn projected investment in Peru Last year alone there were 149 conflicts involving mines in the country.
February 2, 2014 Back to miners graduating with 6-figure salaries ‘in a few years’ Baby boomers are retiring and even if only a small fraction of new projects take off, the ensuing skills shortage will bring back mining jobs boom.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am