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.