The world’s southernmost mines
Chile's Invierno coal mine is, by far, the southernmost mine on the planet.
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Devastation caused by illegal miners in Peru reaches national reserve
Recently released satellite images show that devastation from illegal gold mining activities in Peru is now reaching the Tambopata National Reserve, an important protected area in the country’s southern Amazon.
Suncor changes strategy to acquire Canadian Oil Sands with $6.6bn friendly deal
After months of hostile rhetoric, the two Calgary-based companies have reached a takeover agreement.
Colombian police begins evicting illegal miners from Continental Gold’s claims
The Canadian miner's Buriticá gold-silver-zinc project is located about 75 km from Medellín, the country’s second largest city.
Greek gold miners prepare to fight Syriza
Move comes as Canada's Eldorado, Europe's largest potential gold producer, announced massive job cuts as a result of government bureaucracy.
One small step for mining’s new frontier
Once a figment of science fiction films, the sometimes risky notion of mining in space may soon become a reality if asteroid miners have their way.
India’s gold bonds seen luring investors in search of safe haven
The second tranche of India's sovereign gold bonds, whose sale began on Monday, is likely to draw good response from investors.
Nautilus to test seafloor mining production equipment
The Canadian deep sea miner has signed agreements with United Engineering Services LLC to provide support services associated with wet testing the company’s production and storing equipments.
30+ U.S. coal projects could be scrapped under moratorium
Some of the largest projects are in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana.
