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Australia not adventurous enough in commitment to ‘essential hunting ground’ of Latin America

The region produces 45% of the world’s copper, 50% of its silver, 26% of its molybdenum, and equally high percentages of zinc, gold and iron ore.

MINING.com Editor | May 28, 2014 | 4:29 pm

Barrick putting Pascua Lama back on track

World's top gold miner reaches an initial agreement with Chile’s Diaguita community, the indigenous group that first blocked the $8.5 billion project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 28, 2014 | 2:45 pm

Copper near 12-week high on hopes of Chinese stimulus

Prices are up nearly 5% so far this month, heading for a second straight monthly gain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2014 | 5:56 pm

Barrick Gold Class Action – Robertson Stromberg LLP Files Statement of Claim Against Barrick Gold and Other Defendants

The detailed claim alleges there were misrepresentations in Barrick's public disclosure relating to Barrick's development of the Pascua-Lama mine located on the border between Chile and Argentina.

CNW Group | May 27, 2014 | 3:02 pm

Junior in ‘exclusive negotiations’ with major mining company

Unnamed major has a market capitalization in excess of US$10 billion.

Michael Allan McCrae | May 26, 2014 | 4:23 pm

Tesla’s Gigafactory: Needs 6 new graphite mines, but where will cobalt be sourced?

The electric motor company's plans to double the globe's battery output will up graphite demand 152%, but sourcing cobalt outside the Congo could prove difficult.

Simon Moores - Benchmark Mineral Intelligence | May 25, 2014 | 5:42 pm

Wild cat rips apart plans for giant Arizona copper mine

Vancouver firm's timeline to build 3rd largest US copper mine in doubt after sighting of endangered ocelot restarts permit consultations amid bitter takeover fight.

Frik Els | May 24, 2014 | 7:17 pm

Former Chinese mining mogul sentenced to death

Liu Han, 48, was found guilty of 13 charges, including murder, running casinos and illegally selling firearms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 2:43 pm

EPA sued over process that could block Pebble Mine in Alaska

The suit says the agency may kill the project before mine plans are finalized or it’s evaluated through the permitting process.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 12:15 pm

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