Understanding how porphyry-type copper deposits are formed may lead to new resources – study

The mine, which began producing in May 2014, has suffered a series of technical problems in its ramp-up phase.

Miner said country offers more favourable conditions to start new projects than Chile, where Antofagasta has majority stakes in four copper mines and has just opened a new one — Antucoya.

The company will return a total of $3 billion to shareholders: $2 billion on the dividend side and $1 billion of share buybacks.

Environment and Natural Resources minister Roy Cimatu also said there was no rush to make decision on suspended, closed mines.

Brad Halverson has spent nearly three decades with the mining and construction equipment maker.

The world’s largest gold miner hopes to reach an agreement over claims against its subsidiary and the country’s current ban on mineral concentrate exports.

A torrent of retirements over the next 10 years is poised to wreak havoc on the mining labour market in Canada.

What a difference a year makes.

The Vancouver-based company plans to explore an area located within the privately-owned St. Julian mine claim block