May 29, 2014 Chinese copper asset buyers are out again Driven by China's seemingly insatiable demand for concentrates as more smelter capacity comes on-line and refined copper imports diminish, the need for foreign sourcing of copper raw materials is increasing.
May 28, 2014 The 33 Chilean miners rescued alive back in the spotlight Thanks to polemic TV commercial encouraging Chile’s national soccer team to be bold and daring in upcoming World Cup.
May 28, 2014 Australia not adventurous enough in commitment to ‘essential hunting ground’ of Latin America The region produces 45% of the world’s copper, 50% of its silver, 26% of its molybdenum, and equally high percentages of zinc, gold and iron ore.
May 28, 2014 Barrick putting Pascua Lama back on track World's top gold miner reaches an initial agreement with Chile’s Diaguita community, the indigenous group that first blocked the $8.5 billion project.
May 27, 2014 Copper near 12-week high on hopes of Chinese stimulus Prices are up nearly 5% so far this month, heading for a second straight monthly gain.
May 27, 2014 Vale’s New Caledonia nickel plant under siege, up to $30m in damage Angry rioters attacked the nickel facility, which has been closed since early May after an estimated 100,000 litres of acid-tainted effluent polluted a nearby creek.
May 27, 2014 Barrick Gold Class Action – Robertson Stromberg LLP Files Statement of Claim Against Barrick Gold and Other Defendants The detailed claim alleges there were misrepresentations in Barrick's public disclosure relating to Barrick's development of the Pascua-Lama mine located on the border between Chile and Argentina.
May 25, 2014 Tesla’s Gigafactory: Needs 6 new graphite mines, but where will cobalt be sourced? The electric motor company's plans to double the globe's battery output will up graphite demand 152%, but sourcing cobalt outside the Congo could prove difficult.
May 23, 2014 Mexico’s government to fund rare earth exploration The country sees a growing opportunity for other players beside China.
May 22, 2014 Pan American Silver expects Argentina open pit ban to be lifted this year "We're seeing some positive developments in Argentina relative to attracting foreign investment."
CHART: Friday massacre for mining stocks but copper price pulls out of nosedive Historic down day for gold and silver prices caused double digit losses for precious metals stocks but copper miners came off relatively lightly. January 30, 2026 | 06:21 pm
