June 2, 2013 Vizcaya tribal folk join barricade vs mine firm Tribal folk in this upland town are taking turns in watching two road barricades they have set up to block the entry of equipment and supplies for an Australian-owned mining…
June 1, 2013 Grasberg could stay shut for two months after Indonesia minister calls for halt Indonesia orders all production stopped at Freeport mine until an independent investigation – which is expected to take two months – is completed.
June 1, 2013 Rough diamonds grow scarcer in India Diamantaires in Mumbai and Surat have been advised against importing rough diamonds from the suspended Central African Republic following rebel conflict.
June 1, 2013 Centerra Gold says Kumtor returning to normal Vice president Rodney Stuparyk said the road to the mine has been reopened and power – cut by protesters earlier in the week – has been restored.
May 31, 2013 New accident jeopardizes Freeport’s Indonesian copper supply Strained relations between the company and labour unions casts doubt on whether the mine will be able to ship to customers.
May 31, 2013 State of emergency in Kyrgyzstan as protest against Centerra turns violent 92 arrested, at least 50 injured and thousands still protesting.
May 30, 2013 Briolette diamond sells for $11m in Hong Kong The sum set a new record for that particular style of gem.
May 30, 2013 Centerra Gold suspends Kumtor Mine operations The national grid power supply to its flagship Kumtor mine in Kyrgyzstan has been disrupted by local protesters who have been blocking the road leading to the site.
May 30, 2013 Numbers don’t lie: Aussie capex drops, mining boom is over Capital expenditure in mining peaked last year, stabilized in the second half of 2012 and then plunged steeply in the March quarter, wiping almost $1.5 billion off Australia's quarterly output.
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