February 9, 2013 Central Bank of Chile: copper exports reached USD 3.47 billion in January 2013 Chilean copper exports reach 3.47 billion in January.
February 9, 2013 Russian Economy Ministry: UMMC Once Again Outpaces Norilsk Nickel in Terms of Copper Production UMMC outproduces Norilsk Nickel in copper
February 8, 2013 Newmont’s Peru ambitions take another knock as water authority rejects Yanacocha expansion First Conga, now a new pit at South America's biggest gold mine is blocked.
February 8, 2013 New setback for Inmet’s $6 billion copper project in Panama The country’s Supreme Court ruled against Inmet's land rights claims near Petaquilla’s concessions.
February 7, 2013 World’s richest man Carlos Slim’s mining firm run out of town Minera Frisco suspends exploration near Tetela de Ocampo after protests by residents and environmental activists.
February 7, 2013 Kenya’s new mining tax discourages investment Gross proceeds from transfers of shares or property subject to withholding tax.
February 7, 2013 Anglo CEO says South Africa licence threats ‘out of order’ Company says it needs to get rid of three mines to preserve its business and profits.
February 7, 2013 Vale to invest $16 million in copper-gold project in Mexico Vale's local subsidiary signed a deal with Canadian junior miner Corex Gold to explore for gold and copper in Mexico.
February 7, 2013 Oakland Resources buys up Chile’s Castillo Copper Sydney-listed Oakland Resources (ASX:OKL) has signed an implementation agreement for the acquisition of private Chilean copper explorer Castillo Copper.
February 7, 2013 Glencore could be looking at First Quantum takeover Glasenberg is known as a voracious dealmaker and is said to prefer acquisitions over organic growth.
