Chile injects $600 million into state-owned copper giant Codelco
The money is the first payment in a $3 billion aid plan authorized under a new funding mechanism, designed to avoid a slump in production.
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Drop in mining sales takes toll on Komatsu Q2 results
Construction and mining equipment account for almost 90% of Komatsu’s revenue.
Shell abandons oil sands project in Canada, takes $2bn charge
The decision to scrap the Carmon Creek project, said the company, was partially due to a lack of pipelines to coastal waters.
Stop blaming OPEC for low prices
Why is it that the responsibility for balancing the market falls on OPEC? Why should OPEC be the one to fix the imbalances in the global crude oil trade?
Ecuador aims to attract $750M in mining investment next year
The government is planning to open up new mining areas for gold and copper exploration.
These countries are winning at gold mining
The number of registered artisanal miners, or barrequeros, inside Colombia now top 100,000 and production should keep rising.
Anti-Corruption for Mining Suppliers Short Course – Protect Yourself, Protect Your Company
A third party or an employee being involved in a corrupt activity towards a foreign government official without your knowledge can lead to you facing jail time in Canada and substantial financial penalties for your company.
Frank Callaghan to pay $30,000 fine for 43-101 breach
An additional one-year ban for the former BarkerVille Gold Mines executive.
Endeavour Mining busting out in West Africa
Shares in fast-growing producer surge after drill results at Cote d'Ivoire "free dig" mine provide extensions of oxide mineralization and fresh resources.