January 9, 2014 Colombia wants illegal mining to be international crime Together with the other three members of he Andean Community of Nations —Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia— the country has committed to destroy machinery and even properties that can’t be seized.
January 8, 2014 Hudbay plans big production boost in 2014 as two Canadian mines move toward commercial production The company also announced is capital expenditure forecasts, earmarking $1 billion for capital investment.
January 8, 2014 At least 26 killed in attack on Congo’s mining hub The Mai Mai Kata Katanga separatist militia attacked the city of Lubumbashi, in the copper-rich southeast province of Katanga.
January 8, 2014 Resource rich countries make up over 50% of the “extreme risk” jurisdictions to invest Study also says that Myanmar is the country where the business environment improved the most last year.
January 8, 2014 How contrarians play bear markets in resources: Rick Rule Your willingness to buy a stock should not be diminished by the fact that it has fallen in price. In everyday purchases, we want to buy things that are selling…
January 7, 2014 Zinc or swim: Do base metals have a future? As the large zinc mines shut down, the juniors are stepping forward to meet growing demand for the industrial staple.
January 7, 2014 Codelco copper exports hit by Chile’s port strike Strike has already sliced $130 million off the miner's December income.
January 7, 2014 The Philippines creates ‘mining accountability’ body The local Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) ) aims to guarantee the country’s mining sector transparency and accountability.
January 6, 2014 Energy commodity prices gained as metals sank in 2013 EIA report shows how the prices of various energy commodities increased from 2012 levels.
January 5, 2014 Mining in Canada’s B.C. remains strong, but facing labour, indigenous issues B.C. saw several projects expand, as well as new mines to begin construction, which drove job creation. But mining also faced opposition and labour shortage.
Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China. December 23, 2025 | 05:39 am