Workers at Antofagasta’s Zaldivar mine enter mediation to stave off strike

The mining giant has also asked for local laws to be flexible enough to keep pace with other countries.

Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) has expanded its operations in the western United States with the purchase on Friday of Revett Minerals (TSX:RVM) in an all-stock deal worth $20 million.

Zambian government rethinking steep royalty hikes that went into effect on January 1.

Copper down nearly 2% as torrential downpour that shut many of the country's biggest mines is not expected to impact oversupplied market.

Looking for an exit or a lifeline? Look further says $8 billion fund manager.

The country's Chamber of Mines says the new code would send the mining industry back by at least 10 years.

The company said the suspension of operation at the copper is momentary, as northern Chile is being hit by torrential rain and snow.

Until Mick Davis pulls the trigger on X2's $5.6 billion, wishful thinking and unhealthy skepticism will pervade talk around private equity and mining.

The broad bottom is in - and well settled in, seemingly, with at least another summer of sideways markets ahead. But time isn't a bad thing.