October 2, 2013 Rio Tinto to sell closed Blair Athol coal mine Talks with Linc Energy Ltd are said to be at an advanced stage and an agreement may be announced as soon as tomorrow.
October 2, 2013 Hochschild Mining becomes sole owner of two Peruvian silver mines The deal gives Hochschild Mining full control of two precious metals projects in Peru.
October 2, 2013 Newmont eyeing Glencore Xstrata’s mine in Peru Although not official, CEO Gary Goldberg did say last week he was open to new deals and adding more copper production.
October 1, 2013 Barrick and Goldcorp’s Pueblo Viejo boosts Dominican economy 2014 production could reach 1 million ounces.
September 30, 2013 Chinese miners face off over Glencore Xstrata’s vast copper mine in Peru If any of the two bids is successful, Las Bambas will be China’s largest acquisition of an overseas copper asset.
September 30, 2013 Former Xstrata CEO Davis gets a $1bn injection for new venture The venture, named X2 Resources, seems to be a clear effort to replicate Davis’s success at Xstrata.
September 30, 2013 Mexico proposed 7.5% mining tax scares away investors, kills juniors While it may not be a major challenge for mid-tier miners with established operations, it would be "prohibitive" for smaller players, analysts say.
September 30, 2013 VIDEO: The effects of illegal mining on the Amazon Aerial view of Peru's rainforest destruction.
September 28, 2013 Climate change will unearth toxic mercury – USGS Small-scale gold mining is primary source of human emissions of mercury.
September 27, 2013 Copper price gains on talk of massive Codelco premium hikes Codelco could raise premiums by as much as 50% from this year's $98 a tonne:
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