September 9, 2013 Peru’s illegal gold mining poisoning children, natives—report Toxic levels of mercury coming from illegal miners in Peru's Amazon are being dumped into rivers, causing serious health problems and polluting the aquatic ecosystem.
September 9, 2013 Reflections on the new mining regulatory framework in Brazil After four years of discussing a new regulatory framework for Brazil’s mining sector, the country’s government is ready to overhaul antiquated mining laws.
September 6, 2013 Tahoe wants to put the record straight on Guatemala mine The mine is expected to produce 20 million ounces a year when it goes into operation next year, but the project has been plagued by violence and unrest.
September 6, 2013 Brazilian regulator launches new probe into Batista CVM is is investigating whether Batista and five other executives of the petroleum firm broke market rules regulating the disclosure of information.
September 6, 2013 The 10 biggest mining deals of 2012 Xstrata couldn't save 2012 from having the lowest number of mining industry transactions since 2005.
September 5, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: Proven gold reserves around the globe World total of 52,000 metric tons.
September 5, 2013 Venezuelan oil survey digs up prehistoric animals Findings include a bus-sized crocodile and a three-meter pelican.
September 5, 2013 Global mining deals down 74% and not much hope for 2014 PwC said the statistics reflected a shift by miners from buyers to sellers.
September 4, 2013 Gold nanotech patents are skyrocketing "To me it’s one of the best things that’s happened in my medical practice. It’s rare to see something that works so dramatically."
September 4, 2013 Uruguay approves new mining law, opens reserves to foreign firms It opens up the country's deposits of iron ore estimated in 2,500 million tons. If mined, Uruguay couldbecome world’s eighth largest iron ore producer.
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