Las Bambas workers launch protest action
The union representing Las Bambas workers demands a review of the end-of-year profit amounts paid by the MMG to its employees.
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Gold jeweler Joyalukkas files for $300m India IPO
The proceeds from the issue will be used to pay back some loans and to open new stores.
War sparks Wall Street’s rush to commodity-rich emerging markets
A deep divide is opening up as investors focus their hopes on commodity exporters in the Middle East and Latin America.
Guinea reaches deal with miners to resume Simandou iron ore development
Guinea's junta has reached an agreement with Rio Tinto and a Chinese-backed consortium to resume activities at Simandou.
India leans toward continued import of Russian coking coal – minister
India plans to double imports of Russian coking coal.
Poll shows that more Colombians support mining
In Colombia, 74% of residents of municipalities where mining operations exist and 64% of non-mining municipalities believe that mining is beneficial for the country.
‘New’ frog species discovered near mining sites in Ecuador
Researchers have asked for the new species of glass frogs to be listed as ‘endangered.’
India asks power firms to import coal on electricity demand
Coal contributes nearly 70% of India’s electricity supply.
Africa’s top bauxite exporter Guinea posts 4% rise in shipments
Despite endemic levels of poverty, Guinea vies with Australia as China’s largest supplier of bauxite.
