Worker killed at Codelco’s El Teniente mine
The causes that prompted a rock to fall down at the Pilar Norte mine are under investigation.
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Finland’s new government plans spending spree, Iltalehti reports
The new government intends to look into establishing a mining tax and analyzing the possibility of taxing capital gains from the sale of mining rights.
Peru’s Buenaventura threatened with general strike
Buenaventura said that it was forced to fire some workers because gold and silver reserves at Orcopampa have gone down and so has production.
Energy prices crash in Europe as old, new fuels vie for share
Gas and coal prices are plunging in Europe, hurt by the relentless threat of ever-cheaper clean energy.
Should investors get excited about rare earth metals?
The 17 so-called “rare earth metals” play strong supporting roles in many of the consumer electronics we enjoy on a daily basis, from our TVs to smartphones.
Fungi could offer clues for finding new gold deposits
Australian experts are paying attention to low-impact exploration tools.
Minas Gerais signs MoU with tech company to monitor tailings dams
Inmarsat has committed to providing the state government with a smart monitoring solution which is based on IoT and satellite technology.
Pure Gold kicks off exploration campaign at Madsen Red Lake project
The company will focus on the Wedge, Fork, and Russet South satellite deposits with the object of converting and growing mineral resources used in the recently released preliminary economic assessment (PEA).
Agnico’s Meliadine mine reaches commercial production
The mine, near Rankin Inlet in Nunavut, is expected to produce about 230,000 ounces of gold this year at total cash costs of $612 per oz.
