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Illegal gold mining in Venezuela causing deaths, malaria, gang fights and deforestation

A three-year recession in Venezuela paired with ramping inflation and food shortages has prompted many mining for gold in mafia-run illicit operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2017 | 8:26 am

Chile steps up efforts to lure mining investors beyond copper sector

The country, already the world's second largest producer of lithium,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2017 | 3:24 am

$5.5 billion private capital ready to invest in mining

"Investors are willing to back their positive sentiment towards natural…

Frik Els | March 20, 2017 | 4:32 pm

CHARTS: Hedge funds turn commodity bears at record pace

Large-scale futures speculators sour on commodity sector in a big…

Frik Els | March 20, 2017 | 12:29 pm

Silver Wheaton’s profile boosted by progress at Antamina Mine

Silver Wheaton and Franco-Nevada hosted a mine tour of the…

The Gold Report | March 17, 2017 | 11:12 am

BHP refutes accusations of bribery linked to the Beijing Olympics

The miner allegedly provided inducements, hospitality and gifts to Chinese and other foreign officials before and during the 2008 Olympics.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2013 | 2:23 pm

First Quantum ready to take over Inmet and create one of world’s biggest copper producer

The Vancouver-based miner extended the offer after coming up just short of acquiring two thirds of Inmet.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2013 | 1:18 pm

The ‘revolution’ in the next decade of mining

Deloitte CEO Glen Ives believes the mining industry will 'revolutionize' the way it approaches projects in the coming decade.

MINING.com Editor | March 12, 2013 | 6:58 pm

BHP imminent asset sales could raise $25 billion

The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2013 | 12:35 pm

Asteroid mining to dominate the industry: experts

Geologists believe that asteroids hold iron ore, nickel and precious metals at much higher concentrations than those found on Earth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2013 | 6:16 pm

First Quantum asks Inmet shareholders to tender before deadline

Its cash-and-stock offer for Inmet expires late Monday night, unless extended.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2013 | 4:23 pm

Kinross to shut down operations at its Chilean gold mine

The closure will leave more than 1,000 workers unemployed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2013 | 12:35 pm

Mongolia working hard to avoid the mistakes of 2009 with new mining law

The Law with the Long Name enacted in 2009 abruptly cancelled 200 mining and exploration licences.

Frik Els | March 10, 2013 | 1:32 am

US raises serious concerns over Oyu Tolgoi’s environmental, social impact

Won't vote on World Bank funding of $4.5 billion debt package sought by Rio Tinto.

Frik Els | March 9, 2013 | 11:26 pm

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