Antofagasta Minerals set to spend US$30 million in exploration in Chile The company, one of the largest “pure play” copper miners, aims to extend its portfolio. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2014 | 1:54 pm
Barrick, Goldcorp selling Marigold mine for $275 million To Silver Standard Resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2014 | 11:26 am
South Africa Grindrod to build copper railway in Zambia It will connect the landlocked country's vast copper mines to the Atlantic coast. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2014 | 7:09 pm
Canadian, Aussie juniors lead mining exploration in Chile While the junior sector keeps attracting foreign investment, about $40 billion large-scale projects have been put on ice or postponed, study reveals. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2014 | 5:38 pm
Watchdog censures mining firms in Uganda for ignoring locals’ rights Rights group claims Uganda’s government has promoted private investment in mining without involving landowners. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2014 | 4:14 pm
Amplats to slash 1,400 jobs, warns fresh strike could lead to more Despite the miner returned to profitability last year, it is now facing a strike at its processing plants. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2014 | 12:44 pm
Mining opposition risks $57bn projected investment in Peru Last year alone there were 149 conflicts involving mines in the country. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2014 | 11:36 am
Chile’s official commission suggests letting Barrick keep permit for Pascua Lama But it also recommends an exhaustive review of the permit issued in 2006, as well as the miner’s glacier monitoring plan. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2014 | 6:40 pm
Aussie mining billionaire Forrest signs coal deal to end Pakistan slavery His company will bring in technology that converts coal into diesel, in exchange for laws that end slavery in the South Asian country. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2014 | 5:16 pm
Gold strike in South Africa on hold pending court ruling Platinum belt already paralyzed. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 23, 2014 | 12:32 pm
