July 1, 2016 World’s largest copper mine output, profit plummeted in Q1 Chile’s Escondida produced 265,597 tonnes in the period, or 23% less than the 347.125 tonnes it generated in Q1 2015.
June 29, 2016 Kinross eyes expansions at its new gold mines in Nevada Kinross, which operates two mines in Russia and also owns the problem-plagued Tasiast operation in Mauritania, seeks to strengthen its portfolio in North America.
June 29, 2016 Latin America the world’s most dangerous place for environmental activists More environmentalists were murdered in Latin America in 2015 than anywhere else in the world, with anti-mining causes claiming the most lives, a report by Global Witness shows.
June 28, 2016 Morgan Stanley: Iron ore will drop to $35 by fall Iron ore advanced to a 5-week high of $53.40 on Tuesday, but analysts see steep decline in the final quarter of 2016.
June 28, 2016 Copper is soaring, hits 7-week high Thanks in part to a weak US dollar and the chance of monetary policy easing in China, responsible for nearly half of global metals demand.
June 27, 2016 Potash price surge could lead to higher food costs for billions We are on the precipice of a food fight among 7 billion people, and potash will be right at the center of it.
June 27, 2016 BHP hikes exploration spending to focus mostly on copper, oil It will raise its annual exploration spending by 29%, allocating nearly all its $900 million budget to finding new copper and oil deposits in the fiscal year beginning next month.
June 23, 2016 China’s nuclear war on coal Beijing's already cut coal miners working hours by 16% and plans to eliminate 500 million tonnes of coal capacity within just 3–5 years.
June 23, 2016 Primero Mining wants Canadian Gov’t to intervene in tax dispute with Mexico The silver miner says Ottawa needs to press Mexican authorities to ensure Canadian investors are treated fairly.
June 22, 2016 Second Latin American Diamond and Jewelry Week opens at the World Jewelry Hub in Panama City The Second Latin American Diamond and Jewelry Week opened yesterday at the World Jewelry Hub in Panama City, in the presence of government and industry leaders, as well as buyers…
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