Venezuelan government searches for culprits following deadly clash between military, illegal miners
A recent clash between soldiers and illegal miners in Venezuelan’s Amazon ended up with two people dead and six injured.
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Elements of Colombia’s new Mining Law revealed
Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy revealed some elements of a proposed Mining Law.
Trafigura wrestles with future of metals unit after losses
Trafigura Group is struggling with its metal business following a string of missteps.
Europe’s “oldest” copper cannon made of Slavic copper
A “faulty” cast copper-alloy cannon may be the oldest in Europe.
Indonesia lowers September coal benchmark prices
Indonesia lowered most of its monthly coal benchmark prices for September, while raising the price for medium-rank coal.
Former Yamana Gold head Peter Marrone turns his eye to Africa
Marrone is back at the helm of a Canadian precious-metals producer after putting $30 million of his own money into Africa-focused Allied Gold Corp.
Agnico Eagle marks 90th anniversary of Macassa mine, makes $2.2m cancer donation
In addition to celebrating the #4 Shaft project, Agnico announced a 10-year commitment to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Santacruz Silver reports death at Mexico mine
The fatality was due to a rockfall from a stope face, the Canadian miner said in a statement.
Mining M&A activity tracking towards decade high this year — report
According to Fitch Ratings, the financial profiles of miners will remain resilient in the short to medium term as commodity prices remain above mid-cycle levels.
