June 14, 2013 Top 10 oil and gas producing countries in 2012 World oil production rose about 2.5% last year, from 4,019 million tonnes in 2011 to 4,119 million tonnes in 2012.
June 14, 2013 Coal is the fastest growing fossil fuel again In 2012 its consumption grew by 2.5% in comparison to 2.2% for natural gas.
June 14, 2013 Mexican Tycoon Carlos Slim’s largest gold mine shuts down As a result of an ongoing conflict between two rival unions.
June 14, 2013 World No. 3 copper mine Collahuasi and workers settle differences Company has been seeking to turn the corner after a tough 2012.
June 14, 2013 Miners’ new trilogy: flat revenues, profit drop and weak share prices Report shows mining companies are not longer trusted on their abilities to control costs, deliver on promises and cope with resource nationalization demands.
June 13, 2013 Access to capital the top current challenge for the mining sector: Ernst & Young The report also says junior miners will continue to be cash strapped for at least another year, as the global mining industry slows down.
June 13, 2013 Peru’s mining conflicts made country’s total social issues climb to 225 in May Peru's ombudsman office warned about the renewed unrest in the Cajamarca region, where Newmont has its now halted $4.8 billion gold-copper Conga project.
June 12, 2013 Anglo American forges ahead with $8.8 billion Brazil project despite huge overruns "We still believe in a world where iron ore can be profitable at a cost of 50 dollars per ton.”
June 12, 2013 Brazilian mining giant urges Australia’s miners to recognise reforms Structural reforms being put in place enhance international investment appeal.
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