Chile losing ground as top copper producer since metal price in the pits From 2005 to 2015 Chile's copper output rose a mere 8%, while Peru’s grew 37%, China’s 114%, Zambia’s 72% and Congo’s 956%. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2016 | 11:03 am
LME said in talks with banks to list gold contracts in London The LME, the world’s biggest metals bourse, has said for years that it wants to expand into London’s gold market. Bloomberg News | January 22, 2016 | 5:58 am
Moody’s puts 175 energy and mining firms on review as low prices bite Top miners BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Vale and Anglo American are among the firms at risk of rating downgrade. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2016 | 3:50 am
Barrick braces for up to $3 billion in writedowns The asset writedown is primarily related to two Latin American assets — Pascua Lama project, on the border of Chile and Argentina and Pueblo Viejo, in Dominican Republic. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2016 | 2:08 am
Canada’s Nevsun defends itself against abuse allegations in Eritrea Should foreigners who allege human rights abuses against a Canadian company operating in a foreign land have their case heard in a Canadian court? News 1130 | January 22, 2016 | 1:49 am
Greek court annuls Govt. decision to revoke Eldorado Gold licence The ruling comes only a few days after the Canadian miner decided to halt work at its mine in northern Greece, putting 600 jobs in the line. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2016 | 10:00 am
Oil, Asian stocks rout deepen miners wounds Miners suffering fresh sell-off as oil price falls and the IMF lowers growth forecast for China, rattling investors. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2016 | 4:06 am
Double-digit growth expected for Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico — Scotiabank Despite recent market volatility and exposure to low oil and commodity prices, the countries growth won't be affected, says the bank. Financial Post | January 20, 2016 | 1:00 am
Freeport Indonesia boss steps down Maroef Sjamsuddin's decision comes less than a month after the chairman of the U.S. mining giant stepped down. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2016 | 5:39 am