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Australian miners find new ways of getting buzzed

Australian miners in the western part of the country are allegedly turning to a new version of the synthetic drug known as Venom, which is made with chemicals imported from China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 3:42 pm

S. African strikes drop annual mining production 8.3%

In what it shouldn’t come as a surprise for anybody who has been following the news in the last three month, South Africa reported Thursday its mining output dropped 8.3% on the year in September.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 2:43 pm

Baja Mining granted further standstill extension by lenders

Vancouver-based Baja Mining Corp. (TSX: BAJ) announced this morning that it has landed two extensions of a standstill agreement with lenders to its Minera y Metalúrgica del Boleo S.A. de C.V. subsidiary.

Business in Vancouver | November 7, 2012 | 7:55 pm

Output up 72.4% at Chile’s Escondida copper mine

Production at Chile's Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, was up 72.4% in the third quarter compared with the same period of 2011, said Wednesday the country’s copper commission, Cochilco.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2012 | 6:58 pm

Congo to discuss mining code changes with companies

The Democratic Republic of Congo's intentions to increase the government stake in mining projects by 35% will be first discussed with mining companies and also consulted with the World Bank and the IMF, said a source from the country’s ministry of mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2012 | 3:56 pm

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Australian miners find new ways of getting buzzed

S. African strikes drop annual mining production 8.3%

Baja Mining granted further standstill extension by lenders

Output up 72.4% at Chile’s Escondida copper mine

Congo to discuss mining code changes with companies

China’s overseas mining and metals M&A’s surge in value, momentum set to persist through next year

BHP on the search for Kloppers’ successor

Gold and silver deposits found in Kingdom of Tonga’s waters

New support for Glencore-Xstrata deal

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