Chile’s main copper mines report mixed results, revenue drop

Anglo American takes a leaf from Glencore's book, sets up trading and logistics division set to contribute $400m to profits within two years.

While the junior sector keeps attracting foreign investment, about $40 billion large-scale projects have been put on ice or postponed, study reveals.

Last year alone there were 149 conflicts involving mines in the country.

Baby boomers are retiring and even if only a small fraction of new projects take off, the ensuing skills shortage will bring back mining jobs boom.

Much of the discourse surrounding First Nations involvement in B.C. resource projects has been focused on the financial benefits for aboriginal communities in exchange for their approval and access to work on traditional territory.

The company is reviewing its dividend policy and looking at possibly curtailing operations in Indonesia.

Already weak manufacturing numbers from world's top copper consumer are revised downward.

Glencore has previously indicated that it has no interest in 'greenfield' projects.

The Canadian Mining Associations' latest report reveals a 'dramatic increase' in the number of Canadians employed in mining and related sectors.