Chilean Mining Commission to investigate insurance fraud denounced by Codelco

Though global growth is likely to remain sluggish for a while.

Robust numbers from China. and UK output strongest in two decades are followed Tuesday by laggards Italy and Spain joining the recovery and signs of demand outstripping supply emerging in US.

After reaching a three-month high of $1,433.83 an ounce on Aug. 28, the yellow metal fell 0.3% to $1,390.31 an ounce by 1:15 pm GMT in London.

After two different surveys showed China’s manufacturing sector improved last month.

Ecuador’s mining chamber of commerce values the country’s total mineral wealth at $220 billion.

Despite current challenges the analysts expect significant growth in the country's mining industry.

Chile's Codelco and BHP’s Escondida mine face labour conflicts.

Copper top 10.

Support initiative forcing miners to disclose payments made to governments.