June 12, 2014

Peru’s President allegedly financed campaign with illegal mining funds

Former head of the National Federation of Artisanal Miners of Peru claims the union gave Humala's party 17kg of gold to help finance his campaign.

June 12, 2014

Aussie scientists develop cost-effective way to treat mining wastewater

The treated water can be either released to the environment or recycled back into the purifying plant.

June 11, 2014

Chile says no to $8bn hydroelectric project in Patagonia

The world’s top copper producer, however, is energy-starved, which has begun affecting the competitiveness of its mining sector and cramping economic growth.

June 10, 2014

‘Peaking’ supply surge to lift iron ore price above $100

Research note from Citi sees $90 as support and a move back above $100 in Q4, but UBS warns on collateralized loans.

June 10, 2014

BHP Billiton a step closer to selling-off non-core operations

World's largest mining company said to be unloading all of the non-core units acquired after the merger with Billiton 13 years ago.

June 9, 2014

‘Iron lady’ will define future of world’s top copper producer

Laura Albornoz, the first woman appointed director of Chile's owned Codelco, is meeting unions next week as she gets ready to vote on the company's budget.

June 6, 2014

How Ecuador could make money on the Goldman Sachs gold deal

Why did Ecuador shake on the same deal that Venezuela walked away from just last year?

June 6, 2014

Codelco removes CEO Keller after clash over cost cuts

Keller had been commended for his efforts to overhaul old mines and cut costs at Codelco, but his tough style is said to have triggered tensions within the company and…

June 5, 2014

Bolivia passes mining law that bans partnerships with multinationals

The law, the first major overhaul of the country’s mining sector since 1997, denies cooperatives the right to partner with private companies, whether domestic or foreign.

June 5, 2014

Miners profits sank 72% over past year, lowest level in a decade

Global net profits have dropped to $20 billion in the last year, with gold, coal and diversified miners being the worst affected.