Ecuador aims to attract $750M in mining investment next year
The government is planning to open up new mining areas for gold and copper exploration.
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Glencore sells stakes in three assets, gets only $290 million
Investors weren't happy with the news. The stock dropped to record lows Friday, becoming the top loser on FTSE 350 mining index.
Mount Polley mining disaster caused major changes to ecosystem — study
It also says it is still too early to determine long-term impacts on fish and drinking water.
Vale confirms plans to sell stake in $35 billion base metals unit
Chief Financial Officer Luciano Siani confirmed Tuesday the company's plans to sell a minority stake in its metals-producing unit.
Aussie mining magnate Clive Palmer investigated over $10 million fraud
The scale of the fraud alleged against the tycoon-turned-politician may double to about A$23 million.
Turkey mine explosion: Grief, anger, violence mount as death toll climbs
Attempts to rescue trapped miners after a fire in a Turkish mine continue Thursday morning after a break of four hours. So far there are at least 282 people dead and 142 remain unaccounted for.
Greenland embraces mining rush, but won’t ‘favour one country alone’ — Prime Minister
Arctic region's vast riches set to attract over $100 billion in investments over the next decade.
Oyu Tolgoi’s first international copper, gold shipment on its way to China
Operator Turquoise Hill expected to confirm news at some point Monday.
Japan’s massive rare earth discovery threatens China’s supremacy
The deposit contains rare earths that are 20 to 30 times more concentrated than those coming from China.