March 18, 2013 World’s top copper producer faces major strike threat and lower demand In 2011, Codelco was hit by a one-day strike that cost it $40 million.
March 17, 2013 Alberta government steps up marketing campaign to sway Americans on Keystone XL With the long awaited Keystone XL decision looming, the Alberta government took out a $30,000 ad in the New York Times to appeal to Americans.
March 15, 2013 Two dead during eviction of illegal miners in northern Peru Illegal gold production in the South American nation has increased fivefold in the last six years.
March 15, 2013 Hundreds of workers sacked at BHP’s Escondida in Chile The cause of their dismissal is their involvement in demonstrations for better wages and benefits early this month.
March 14, 2013 Giant coal miner Cerrejon bombed in Colombia Military suspects rebels attacked railway with explosives.
March 14, 2013 Dominican Republic halts Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo gold shipment Ongoing spat over royalties and profit sharing.
March 14, 2013 Hochschild profits, shares hit by low silver price A production dip also contributed to the profit decline.
March 13, 2013 SLIDESHOW: 2-minute history of the iron ore wars From relic of the industrial age to the most profitable bulk commodity the mining industry has ever experienced.
March 13, 2013 Peruvians ask Washington-based human rights commission to halt Newmont’s Conga project Group claims project continues to advance despite being officially deemed as “suspended.”
March 13, 2013 First Quantum ready to take over Inmet and create one of world’s biggest copper producer The Vancouver-based miner extended the offer after coming up just short of acquiring two thirds of Inmet.
Iran says potential energy, mining deals on table in talks with US Iran has threatened to strike US bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by US forces but on Sunday took a conciliatory line. February 15, 2026 | 09:34 am
