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INFOGRAPHIC: The true costs of artisanal mining

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) has become a major of revenue for millions of people in about 80 countries worldwide, with more than 100 million people currently depending on the activity for their livelihoods. But at what costs?

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2018 | 6:20 am

Teck Resources down despite better profit in Q4

The firm, North America's No.1 producer of coking coal, said…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2018 | 3:58 am

Experts warn of civil unrest in Argentina as it readies to lift ban on open pit mining

President’s move to allow open pit mining in provinces until…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2018 | 11:32 am

World’s largest gold project just got even bigger

Seabridge Gold has bulked up again its already massive KSM gold-copper-silver…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2018 | 6:49 am

Rio Tinto becomes sole owner of Pistol Bay uranium assets in Canada

Rio Tinto had already earned a 75% interest in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2018 | 4:30 am

First Quantum halts $6.4bn Panama copper project

The temporary measure is due to a labour dispute with some of its construction workers, said the firm.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2014 | 1:45 pm

Mining costs in Chile 350% higher than a decade ago: report

The country is also struggling with rising energy cost, which threatens the competitiveness of its copper industry and poses a major challenge for new developments.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2014 | 10:59 am

Main opponent of Newmont’s gold project in Peru in prison

Cajamarca region governor Gregorio Santos was ordered to jail for 14 months amid a corruption probe. Supporters claim he is being target of political repression for opposing Newmont's mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2014 | 6:13 pm