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Demand is expanding more rapidly than the country's economic might.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 24, 2013 | 11:53 am

Report singled them out as the main cause of human rights abuses in the country, particularly in Katanga, Congo's copper belt province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2013 | 10:15 am

"Permission has been granted to begin milling and open pit operations but not yet for underground operations."

MINING.com Editor | June 23, 2013 | 10:12 pm

The pros and cons of extraction from the seabed.

MINING.com Editor | June 21, 2013 | 12:30 am

Former Liberal Party of Canada interim leader Bob Rae will represent nine First Nations groups.

MINING.com Editor | June 21, 2013 | 12:24 am

"Rio and its partners have invested $6.5 billion in the first phase of the project."

MINING.com Editor | June 20, 2013 | 11:35 pm

The copper price slumped almost 3% on Tuesday to within shouting distance of the crucial $3.00 level.

Frik Els | June 20, 2013 | 11:00 pm

The new fund plans plans to invest between $5 million and $20 million in each miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2013 | 7:00 pm

Government has sent additional police forces to watch over the protestors, as previous manifestations have turned violent in the past.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 4:41 pm

Freeport Indonesia obtains new copper export permit