Alrosa opens Russia’s largest diamond mine
The Udachny mine, in the country's northeast, is also expected to become one of the world’s biggest underground diamond operations.
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First Quantum halts $6.4bn Panama copper project
The temporary measure is due to a labour dispute with some of its construction workers, said the firm.
Mining costs in Chile 350% higher than a decade ago: report
The country is also struggling with rising energy cost, which threatens the competitiveness of its copper industry and poses a major challenge for new developments.
Canada’s Supreme Court grants aboriginal land claims
The landmark decision has major implications for controversial energy projects, such as the Northern Gateway pipeline.
Cayden hits best Mexico grades yet
The Peña de Oro target at the Vancouver junior's El Barqueño property in Mexico intercepts 45 meters of 4.06 g/t Au with 0.39% Cu and 19 meters of 4.98 g/t Au with 0.26% Cu,
Main opponent of Newmont’s gold project in Peru in prison
Cajamarca region governor Gregorio Santos was ordered to jail for 14 months amid a corruption probe. Supporters claim he is being target of political repression for opposing Newmont's mine.
Anglo American not interested in Simandou north
Diversified giant Anglo American won't be bidding for the one of the greatest iron ore prizes anywhere in the world.
Chen bullish on ethanol, oil producers, bearish on refiners
China could become main export buyer of US ethanol.
China finds massive hole in $80bn gold financing industry
Following on the heels of copper and iron ore financing scandals, Beijing uncovers fraud in gold-backed loan industry dating back more than two years.
