April 23, 2015 One killed at protests against Tia Maria copper project in Peru Farmers, anti-mining activists and local leaders have opposed the project for years, claiming it will pollute key waterways for Arequipa, where the mine will be built.
April 23, 2015 Low diamond prices push Anglo American to cut output The global miner trimmed its forecast from 32m-34m carats to 30m-32m because of “current trading conditions”.
April 23, 2015 Chile to fine Barrick over ten new environmental violations The country's Superintendence for the Environment (SMA) also said the miner has not properly monitored the impact on nearby glaciers.
April 22, 2015 Iron ore price rockets Jumps 6% on Wednesday to four-week highs despite record-setting production numbers from Big Three.
April 22, 2015 How to make money in renewable energy: NBF’s Rupert Merer Rupert Merer analyzes that growing energy sector for National Bank Financial and tells The Mining Report why betting on the future of renewables is a prudent strategy for profit growth.
April 22, 2015 Vale hits new iron ore production record It produced 77.4 million tonnes of iron ore in the period, up 4.5% from a year earlier.
April 21, 2015 Over 240 mining and energy projects waiting for investors in Cuba Cuba, the world’s sixth largest nickel producer and one of the top 10 nickel mining countries, also holds significant deposits of other minerals and oil, new U.S. Geological Survey report…
April 17, 2015 Denham Capital’s Caroline Donally on private equity in mining Director of $1bn fund discusses Denham's unique approach, the vibrant parts of the M&A market and what juniors should do to attract capital.
April 17, 2015 Prospect generator Miranda Gold (MAD.V) chases discovery in Colombia and high-grade production in Alaska Miranda Gold CEO Ken Cunningham sees 2-3 more difficult years ahead for mining investors, which gives his company more time to acquire and advance its projects with less competition.
April 17, 2015 Rio Tinto claims it will ‘thrive’ on lower iron ore prices The miner defended his decision to boost production, which has led to sinking prices and threatens to put some competitors out of business.
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