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:
September 27, 2013 Sad day for Batista: MMX iron ore almost sold Batista, once one of the world's ten richest people, has lost billions from his commodities and logistics empire this year.
September 27, 2013 Global warming a reality we are responsible for: UN The landmark report is likely to rekindle debate over the fossil fuels powering the world’s economies.
September 26, 2013 Bear Creek receives approval to begin construction at Corani Project With ESIA approval the company now plans to obtain financing and begin construction as early as 2014 at Corani.
September 26, 2013 Chile’s Supreme Court lets Barrick keep permit, but upholds freeze on Pascua Lama Ruling leaves the door open for new lawsuits against the Toronto-based miner.
US Commerce Dept gives initial backing to Sibanye’s call for tariffs on Russian palladium Trade data indicates that global flows have already begun to reroute since the company filed its petition. February 13, 2026 | 07:40 am