June 4, 2017 First Majestic Silver to resume mining after labour disruption First Majestic Silver's (NYSE:AG,TSX:FR) La Encantada silver mine in Mexico should be back into the ore within weeks after a labour disruption halted production in May.
June 4, 2017 Large precious metals player entering ‘catalyst-rich period’ in Mexico BMO Analyst Andrew Kaip highlights what to expect from this developer in the near and more-distant future with a rating upgrade.
June 2, 2017 Shandong to borrow $1.26B to buy half of Argentinian gold mine Top Chinese gold producer Shandong Mining will have to arrange financing before unlocking its half of the Veladero mine in Argentina.
June 2, 2017 Pimenton mine in Chile goes bankrupt One of the world's highest-grade gold mines has been closed and its operator has declared bankruptcy due to a lack of working capital.
June 1, 2017 BHP finally lifts Escondida force majeure 43-day strike at world's largest copper mine cost BHP around $1 billion in lost revenue.
May 31, 2017 Shipwreck casts shadow over fleet of Vale iron-ore carriers A second vessel contracted to haul iron ore for Brazilian miner Vale SA was delayed for repairs following the loss of a similar ship that mysteriously sank en route to…
May 31, 2017 Gemfields steps up fight against takeover by largest investor Company called Pallinghurst Resources' bid “derisory”, adding it "clearly undervalues" the firm.
May 31, 2017 Vangold Mining acquires seven claims in Mexico Acquisition expands company's exposure in the Mexican silver belt.
May 31, 2017 Regional integration key to unlocking economic potential in Latin America There is a critical need for large-scale investment and regional integration to unlock greater economic potential and mitigate risks for the energy sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, report…
May 31, 2017 Iron ore plunge hurting miners — down to fresh 7-month low Steelmaking material dropped to $57.02 a tonne, marking a fresh seven-month low, as large stockpiles continue to weigh on the market.
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