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Philippines delays environment minister nomination approval over mining woes

Former minister Lopez had to leave the post after the same legislative panel that delayed Cimatu’s confirmation rejected her appointment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2017 | 2:50 am

Giant Peru copper project attracts first bidder

Peru is auctioning off the $2 billion Michiquillay copper project in the northern region of Cajamarca on November 15.

Frik Els | September 19, 2017 | 1:31 pm

South Africa labour disputes drag Petra Diamonds shares down

Shares in the diamond miner fell for a second consecutive day after it warned that two of its South african mines had been affected by strikes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 9:17 am

Peruvian farmer sues Newmont in US court over alleged use of violence, threats

Acuña and her family claim the company used violence and threats to try to evict her from her home and so make way for its $5 billion gold and copper Conga project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 8:03 am

BHP’s shareholders to vote whether firm should leave Australia’s top mining lobby group

Investors to vote on the two resolutions submitted ethical investing group ACCR at BHP’s annual general meeting in London in October.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 6:02 am

Congo’s Gecamines to set new rules on mining proceeds

New controls aims at holding the company's partners, including Glencore, China Molybdenum and Ivanhoe, accountable in copper and cobalt projects

Reuters | September 19, 2017 | 2:07 am

Electric London cabs spur reopening of UK aluminium plant

Norsk Hydro is reopening a British plant in Wales to supply material for the country's first electric vehicle factory.

Reuters | September 18, 2017 | 12:03 pm

Aussie consortium to spend $12m in research to boost copper production

Initiative is part of South Australia’s government strategy that aims to triple the state's copper production to one-million tonnes a year by 2030.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2017 | 9:58 am

Canadian miners increase efforts to prevent child and forced labour in the supply chain

Initiative seeks contributing to global efforts in preventing the use of child and forced labour in the mining supply chain, and to providing information needed to demonstrate the responsible sourcing of minerals and metals.

Mining Association of Canada (MAC) | September 18, 2017 | 8:00 am

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