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Bolivian mining town erects giant Virgin statue that rivals Rio’s Christ

The $1.2 million statue of the Virgin Mary is slightly shorter than New York's Statue of Liberty, but seven meters higher than Rio's famed image of Christ.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 4:13 pm

Guinea wants to bring one of the world’s richest iron ore deposits back to life

Last October, Vale put the scope and schedule for its $1.26 billion Zogota iron-ore project in Simandou South under review.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 3:34 pm

BHP criticized for ‘inhumane’ conditions on site

A registered nurse and former BHP contract worker filed a formal complaint for what he describes as "disgusting" working conditions at the company’s Marradong bauxite mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 9:53 am

Australian miners resort to ‘backdoor listings’ as IPO market languishes

Australia's mining and oil companies have increasingly resorted to disingenuous "backdoor listings", as the country's IPO market continues to languish.

Marc Howe | January 31, 2013 | 4:30 am

Siberian family found by Soviet mining team after four decades of total isolation

A remarkable saga of survival in the remote Siberian wilderness has recently resurfaced, concerning the discovery by Soviet mining scientists of a family who had spent four decades of their lives in complete isolation from the outside world.

Marc Howe | January 31, 2013 | 2:45 am

Canada pushed to defend lead in global mining business

Canada's mining industry needs to urgently deal with the emerging challenges, said a report published Wednesday the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2013 | 5:48 pm

Mining exploration applications plunge in Australia

Western Australia's Department of Mines and Petroleum says the number of people applying for mining exploration permits in the mineral-rich state has plunged

Marc Howe | January 30, 2013 | 11:16 am

Aussie mining boom given death sentence: to peak this year says Deloitte

Firm says mega-mining construction projects, which accounted for much of Australia’s production growth in recent years, will peak and die later this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2013 | 6:58 pm

Anglo American takes $4bn hit on Brazil Minas Rio

Several delays and mounting development costs are to blame.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2013 | 1:22 pm

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Brazil dam burst death toll rises to 115; 10 people added to list of missing

This iron ore rally is living on borrowed time

Japan’s JFE says no impact on iron ore buying after Vale dam disaster

Brazil’s mine disaster shows its shaky foundation

Japan’s Mitsui trims FY profit outlook, to keep stake in Vale

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