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Aussie copper explorer vaults 33% after selling key project

Investors in Queensland Mining (ASX:QMN) got an unexpected surprise Monday morning after the company announced Friday it was selling its White Range copper, gold and cobalt project.

Andrew Topf | October 15, 2017 | 6:05 pm

Penguins put $2.5 billion mining project in Chile on ice

A waddle of penguins has stopped a $2.5bn (£1.9bn) mining project in Chile.

The Independent | October 15, 2017 | 5:20 pm

Zambian villagers can sue Vedanta in the UK-London’s Court of Appeal

London's Court of Appeal opened the way for nearly 2,000 Zambian villagers can pursue a claim for damages.

Reuters | October 13, 2017 | 2:29 am

Arizona’s first copper mine in more than a decade one permit away

No appeal against Vancouver-based Excelsior Mining's state operating permit for its Gunnison project in Cochise County.

Frik Els | October 12, 2017 | 10:37 am

Mitsui to build desalination plant for BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile

The project will be the Japanese company’s first desalination plant and it is estimated to require an investment of around $623 million (70 billion Yen).

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2017 | 9:02 am

Tanzanian troubles drag down Barrick’s production

World's number one producer still confident it will meet 2017 production guidance.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2017 | 3:21 am

More good news for lead price as market tightens further

Chinese smelters' treatment and refining charges for imported lead concentrate slide to $20–$30 per tonne, more than $100 below last year's peak.

Frik Els | October 11, 2017 | 2:35 pm

Chile expects moderate rise in copper price — mining minister

Increase won't enough to push price above $3 a pound for the entire year, Mining Minister Aurora Williams said on Wednesday.

Reuters | October 11, 2017 | 9:25 am

Clean mining project shortlisted for $950 million Canadian gov’t funding

The CLEER (Clean, Low-energy, Effective, Engaged and Remediated) project focuses on water use, energy intensity and environmental footprint, with aggressive targets of a 50% reduction in each area by 2027.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2017 | 8:05 am

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