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.
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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.
Brazil revokes Canadian Belo Sun’s license to gold mine in Amazon
Ruling says the miner failed to assess the impact on local indigenous communities.
Glencore appoints Canadian as its first ever female director
Patrice Merrin, 65, is a veteran to the industry.
