June 3, 2013

Fears Brazil will force Vale into new Argentine potash deal

Former and current presidents of Brazil appear to be working hard at resurrecting the $6 billion-plus project.

June 1, 2013

Iron ore price: China’s weekend surprise could stop slump turning into rout

Better economic news from China over the weekend could help iron ore prices recover from last week's big scare.

May 31, 2013

Codelco Q1 profits down 43% year-over-year

Q1 output is up 3%.

May 30, 2013

Pacific Potash ready to feed Brazil

In 2012, Brazil imported 7.5 million tonnes of potash.

May 30, 2013

Numbers don’t lie: Aussie capex drops, mining boom is over

Capital expenditure in mining peaked last year, stabilized in the second half of 2012 and then plunged steeply in the March quarter, wiping almost $1.5 billion off Australia's quarterly output.

May 29, 2013

Australian miners to invest $140bn in Latin America, but region disappoints

The five main investment-grade markets — Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia— have been expanding below projections or showing signs of weakness.

May 29, 2013

US to prosecute ‘bank of choice for the criminal underworld’

The low-lifes used a virtual currency to launder the money.

May 28, 2013

Vale receives new mining concession in Brazil

The company is obliged to produce 20 million tonnes of iron ore per year.

May 28, 2013

Brazil mulls sending more troops to stop illegal gold mining

It has already sent 25,000 troops to guard all border areas near Venezuela, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana.

May 25, 2013

Esperanza Resources plans a ‘big year’

Mexico's great mining legislation and great mining culture.