January 4, 2013

Colombia’s Cerrejon exceeds coal exports and production targets for 2012

The operation —a joint venture between BHP Billiton (ASX, NYSE:BHP), Anglo American (LON:AAL) and Xstrata (LON:XTA)— produced 34.6 million tons of coal last year, 4% more than the projected 33.3…

January 4, 2013

Anglo American sells stake in Brazilian iron ore mine

The global mining giant is selling its 70% stake in the Amapa iron ore operation in Brazil to Zamin Ferrous.

January 3, 2013

Chile delays copper, gold projects worth $39bn

Nearly 25% of the mining copper and gold projects considered in the total 2012 portfolio for the country were hindered.

January 3, 2013

India and Brazil to replace China as main drivers of resources demand: report

A second wave of raw materials demand from India and Brazil will support the global mining industry says global accountancy firm KPMG

January 2, 2013

BHP holds a whopping 1,425 permits in Peru

BHP obtained 144 exploration permits in the South American country in 2012

January 1, 2013

Subcontractors bring Caserones to a halt until February

Currently, only 900 workers out of the usual 18,000 workers have showed up for work at the mine.

January 1, 2013

Colombia backs eco-friendly gold production

Small-scale miners paid a 15% premium to adopt mercury-free mining techniques

December 31, 2012

Colossus minerals reaches mineralized zone in secondary development

The bulk sample location was modified as part of the Company's periodic re-evaluation of mine design.

December 31, 2012

Barrick Gold to be penalized for breaching environmental regulations at Pascua Lama project in Chile

Although details of sanctions have not been disclosed, the company could be facing either a fine or the cancellation of environmental permits.

December 31, 2012

Brazilian mining companies focus on iron ore mining

In early December, when Vale presented its investment program for 2013, the company stated that it would mainly focus on its Serra Sul project in Carajás.