MMG shuts Las Bambas copper mine due to protests
The giant mine, in indefinite care and maintenance from Wednesday, accounts for 2% of the copper produced worldwide.
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Tombador Iron halts Brazil mine due to unrest
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Vale’s fourth-quarter iron ore output edges down
Vale blamed seasonally higher rainfall levels in its mines in Brazil for missing its forecast.
Yamana Gold, Pan American shareholders approve Agnico Eagle deal
Toronto-based Yamana inked a deal with the two miners after South Africa’s Gold Fields waived its right to match the rival bid.
EPA’s move to block Pebble project in Alaska ‘unlawful’, says CEO
The project has been on a roller coaster for the past 15 years.
Agnico Eagle’s dealmaking brings top gold mines into fold
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