Barrick Gold to be penalized for breaching environmental regulations at Pascua Lama project in Chile

Although details of sanctions have not been disclosed, the company could be facing either a fine or the cancellation of environmental permits.

BrightWire News | December 31, 2012 | 4:37 am

Odisha state government renews bauxite mining efforts at Karlapat

Sources highlighted that the reserve, spanning 31,183 hectares, is estimated to bear some 200 million metric tons of bauxite.

BrightWire News | December 31, 2012 | 1:40 am

Brazilian mining companies focus on iron ore mining

In early December, when Vale presented its investment program for 2013, the company stated that it would mainly focus on its Serra Sul project in Carajás.

BrightWire News | December 31, 2012 | 1:29 am

Major mining projects to be carried out in Chile in 2013

Like Lumina Copper which will initiate production of copper cathodes at the Caserones mine in February.

BrightWire News | December 31, 2012 | 12:15 am

BHP confirms seeking buyer for Irish Sea operations

BHP's investment in its Irish Sea business totals over GBP 1 billion (USD 1.62 billion).

BrightWire News | December 24, 2012 | 7:54 pm

WISCO expects to record sales of CNY 200 billion in 2012

The group recorded sales of over CNY 210 billion (USD 33.61 billion) in 2011.

BrightWire News | December 24, 2012 | 7:51 pm

Copper production increased by 14.9% YoY in Peru in October 2012

According to a report by the National Statistics Institute in Peru.

BrightWire News | December 24, 2012 | 7:49 pm

ALROSA acquires 51% stake in Nizhne-Lenskoye diamond miner for RUB 3.67 billion

The acquisition boosts ALROSA's total reserves by 3%-4%.

BrightWire News | December 24, 2012 | 7:46 pm

Investments in lithium projects in Argentina total USD 4 billion in 2012

Global lithium reserves are estimated to total 10 million metric tons, of which 9 million metric tons are thought to be located in Latin America, mainly Argentina, Chile and Bolivia.

BrightWire News | December 24, 2012 | 7:42 pm

ALROSA starts stripping works at Botuobinskaya open-pit diamond mine

Commercial diamond mining at the Botuobinskaya mine is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2015.

BrightWire News | December 24, 2012 | 7:39 pm

Antofagasta: Suspension of Antucoya copper project will not impact other projects

Antofagasta's CEO Diego Hernandez has confirmed that the suspension of the Antucoya copper project in Chile will not impact other projects.

BrightWire News | December 24, 2012 | 7:34 pm

Zoloto Kuryi to boost gold output by 37% this year

As of today, Zoloto Kuryi has mined 700 kg of gold worth RUB 1.15 billion (USD 37.45 million) this year.

BrightWire News | December 24, 2012 | 7:30 pm

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