Peru gives Southern Copper’s $1.4bn Tia Maria copper mine final approval
The mine is expected to produce 120,000 tons of copper a year during its 20 years of mine life.
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Metso and University of Queensland to develop next-generation energy-efficient minerals processing technologies in cooperation with the leading mining companies in Chile
The 5-year strategic research agreement aims at the construction of a next-generation minerals concentrator.
Gold flat amid conflicting developments
Host of competing factors trap precious metal.
David Sadowski: Are you ready for upward pressure on uranium prices?
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Tsilhqot’in First Nation tells junior miner to stop drilling
Another mining company has run up against the Tsilhqot’in First Nation, whose aboriginal title to land in its traditional territory were recognized by the Supreme Court of Canada.
Canada’s Manitoba to open bids for major potash deposit
The potential mine could generate $2 billion worth of royalties for the province over the course of 40 years, and sustain close to 600 jobs.
