June 27, 2014

First Quantum halts $6.4bn Panama copper project

The temporary measure is due to a labour dispute with some of its construction workers, said the firm.

June 27, 2014

Mining costs in Chile 350% higher than a decade ago: report

The country is also struggling with rising energy cost, which threatens the competitiveness of its copper industry and poses a major challenge for new developments.

June 26, 2014

Cayden hits best Mexico grades yet

The Peña de Oro target at the Vancouver junior's El Barqueño property in Mexico intercepts 45 meters of 4.06 g/t Au with 0.39% Cu and 19 meters of 4.98 g/t…

June 26, 2014

Main opponent of Newmont’s gold project in Peru in prison

Cajamarca region governor Gregorio Santos was ordered to jail for 14 months amid a corruption probe. Supporters claim he is being target of political repression for opposing Newmont's mine.

June 26, 2014

Brazil revokes Canadian Belo Sun’s license to gold mine in Amazon

Ruling says the miner failed to assess the impact on local indigenous communities.

June 26, 2014

Glencore appoints Canadian as its first ever female director

Patrice Merrin, 65, is a veteran to the industry.

June 26, 2014

The real costs of public protest

Community mobilization effective at raising costs to companies.

June 23, 2014

Colombia’s coal output recovering fast — up 33.8% in Jan-March

Total coal exports, however, fell 13.1% in the quarter, from 17.4 million tons in the first quarter of 2013 to 15.1 million tonnes in the same period this year.

June 23, 2014

Emerging markets firms to lead global mining sector: PwC

Net profits from progressing economies-based miners reached $24 billion in 2013, compared to a net loss of $4 billion for developed market firms.

June 20, 2014

Iron ore price builds on rally

But Chinese banks are starting to call in iron ore-backed loans to traders holding 38mt, forcing them to dump inventories onto already well-supplied market.