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Rio Tinto in search of the next Escondida mine in Chile

The so-called Palmani project aims to discover and characterize the mining potential of an area located in Chile's extreme north, at about at 2,100 metres of altitude.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2017 | 9:24 am

Eldorado finishes Integra Gold acquisition, expands operations in Canada

Deal gives Eldorado full ownership of the Lamaque project near…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2017 | 3:49 am

Ross Beaty awarded Order of Canada

Mining magnate and philanthropist Ross Beaty joins other prominent Canadians…

Andrew Topf | July 9, 2017 | 3:32 pm

Private capital says no to mining

Study shows Q2 2017 new private capital for natural resources…

Frik Els | July 7, 2017 | 4:37 pm

Tahoe Resources forced to halt Escobal mine in Guatemala

The Canadian miner said it will take “all legal steps…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2017 | 3:57 am

Scrap your Wall Street career plans, study mining and agriculture instead: Jim Rogers

"The power is shifting again from financial centres to the producers of real goods. The place to be is in commodities: raw materials and natural resources."

MINING.com Editor | September 18, 2013 | 12:05 am

The mini-taper

Gold losing ahead of FOMC announcement but analysts expect small reduction in bond purchases.

Ana Komnenic | September 17, 2013 | 6:21 pm

The end of Rosia Montana gold mine? Romanian president calls for termination of key bill

He wants to pass responsibility for the project to state agencies.

MINING.com Editor | September 17, 2013 | 3:03 pm

Gold exploration budget hit all-time high in 2012, but future doesn’t look rosy

Only half the total resources discovered since 1990 has been converted into reserves or put into production to date.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2013 | 11:06 am

Is the Peruvian government becoming more mining friendly?

Explorers face a wide range of risks.

The Gold Report | September 16, 2013 | 7:50 pm

Chileans sue Swedish mining firm for $13.9 million

A group of 707 Chileans is seeking compensation for health problems allegedly caused by Boliden's toxic waste dumped near their homes in the eighties.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2013 | 5:21 pm

Anglo American abandons Alaskan copper project Pebble

Partner in the open-pit gold and copper project, Northern Dynasty Minerals, was quick to clarify it will still go ahead with it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2013 | 11:22 am

Devastating cost of illegal mining in Peru higher than ever thought: government

About 40,000 hectares of Amazonic forest, not 18,000 as the government thought, has been destroyed by illegal mining in Peru.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2013 | 8:00 am

New AISC measure of gold production costs gaining momentum

"The economics of gold mining have not been as well understood as they could be by a broad range of people including governments, communities and even employees."

MINING.com Editor | September 16, 2013 | 12:30 am

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