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Copper purification system to cut shipping costs

South Australian company OZ Minerals has designed a refining process that allows it to increase the quality of its copper concentrate and exponentially reduce export costs.

The Lead South Australia | May 17, 2016 | 2:05 pm

Chilean mining powerhouse looks to new options to emerge from global mining slump

Chile says the country has now adopted a proactive stance to reduce foreign investment barriers in its mining sector as it joins a plethora of mining jurisdictions worldwide battling to mitigate the resources downturn.

Field Public Relations | May 17, 2016 | 9:48 am

Infographic: Weird world currency

We took a look at some of the weird and wonderful things that have been used as alternatives to money around the world, some of which are still in use today.

Gocompare.com | May 16, 2016 | 10:58 am

Getting a heartbeat on British Columbia miners

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has recently released their 48th annual British Columbia Mining Report.

Richard Mills - Ahead of the Herd | May 16, 2016 | 10:21 am

Eldorado Gold to sell remaining assets in China to Yintai Resources for $600 million

The deal marks the end of Eldorado’s reign in China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2016 | 8:00 am

KGHM delays expansion of flagship mine in Chile, shares jump

Shares in Europe's second-largest copper producer jumped as much as 4.7% on Monday after posting earnings at overseas units that helped the Polish miner beat analysts estimates for the first-quarter profit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2016 | 4:01 am

Ivan Glasenberg’s advice is buy not build, but rival miners aren’t listening

Glencore's boss has consistently spanked his competitors for wasting and ultimately popping the now deflated long resources boom through a suicidal splurge on growth that took no account of demand and pricing.

Australian Financial Review | May 13, 2016 | 12:10 am

Swedish Bronze Age axes made with copper from Cyprus

Ancient bronze tools unearthed in Sweden were made using copper from the Mediterranean, showing there was trade between the two cultures, archeologists have found.

Andrew Topf | May 12, 2016 | 4:01 pm

Miners going broke – worst still to come

New report says mining and metals companies set to default on debt at more than three times the historical rate going back to 1983.

Frik Els | May 11, 2016 | 4:21 pm

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