Chile’s Codelco kicks off $3.5 billion copper mine expansion
Chilean state-own Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, began construction of the access tunnels to the new level of its El Teniente copper mine on Tuesday.
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Kiska Metals surges 19% on Thorn results
Kiska Metals Corporations shares were up almost 19% (at 12:15 ET) Tuesday as the company announced updated results for its Thorn Property in northwestern British Columbia, sent by partner Brixton Metals.
Reservoir Minerals drills 160 metres grading 10.16% copper equivalent, stock soars
Reservoir Minerals (CVE:RMC) was up 48.39% to $3.22 a share after releasing drill results for its Timok Project in eastern Serbia showing 160 metres grading 10.16% copper equivalent.
Anti-corruption watchdog hounding CNOOC-Nexen deal
China’s anti-corruption watchdog has launched an investigation over the insider trading case linked to China National Offshore Oil Corp.'s bid for Nexen.
The world’s most precious diamond collection on sale
Rio Tinto is taking its collection of the world's most rare and valuable pink, red and blue diamonds to the auction table.
Botswana Diamonds regains some sparkle thanks to Orapa
Shares in London-listed Botswana Diamonds jumped nearly 12% after an encouraging exploration update.
G-Resources upgrades Indonesian gold and silver estimates
G-Resources Group (HKSX:1051)has announced an increase in estimates of its gold and silver deposits at Martabe in Indonesia.
Giant white diamond found in Angola
Perth's Lonrho Mining (ASX:LOM) has discovered a giant 131.5-carat gem-quality white diamond at its Lulo Concession mine in Angola.
Rising costs and weak commodities imperil AUD$100 billion in scheduled projects
Rising labor and construction costs as well as declines in commodities prices have cast doubt on AUD$100 billion in mining and energy projects in Australia.
