Chile imposes 2nd highest fine in history to Pan Pacific Caserones mine
Japan's top smelter, Pan Pacific Copper, will have to pay $11.9 million for breaching several environmental rules.
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Barrick faces multi-billion dollar suit over Porgera mine
PNG landowners have submitted a position statement, outlining “irreparable losses” as a result of social, economic and environmental damages allegedly caused by the operation.
Gold price to double by 2030 thanks to Asia: report
ANZ predicts that as incomes rise across Asia, particularly in China and India, so will the appetite for gold rings and necklaces.
No end in sight for mining sector gloomy state: report
The first two months of 2015 failed miserably to dispel gloomy market conditions affecting the global mining industry, according to a study published Wednesday.
Gold market waves near century-old price fix good-bye
Thursday will be the last time traders at four banks agree by phone twice-daily prices for bullion.
Iron ore mining in Goa may resume in two months
The move comes amid an ongoing collapse in commodity prices.
Gold down to 4-month low ahead of Fed Reserve meeting
The precious metal has lost over 8% so far this year.
Canadian miners step up efforts to prevent tailings dam failures
Facing intense public pressure to ensure tailings are handled, stored and monitored better, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has taken the bull by the horns.
Potash producers rejoice — China likely to pay more for it this year
According to analysts from Credit Suisse, Chinese importers will settle at $320 a tonne, versus $305 a tonne they paid last year.
Argentine police seize 19th-Century gold ingot worth $2m
The piece is thought to have been buried in the 1800s for safekeeping.
How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart
In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more.
