Mining projects worth $7.5bn delayed by Peru’s environmental authorities More than half of the total reports submitted in early 2012 are still under evaluation. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2013 | 5:48 pm
Inca Peruvian Mining’s new processing plant may reduce production costs by 50% Inca Peruvian Mining, a South American company specializing in gold, silver and copper mines, has secured a contractor to complete the construction and installation of the new processing plant. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 10, 2013 | 3:27 pm
China’s ravenous for iron ore, copper and oil The country's iron ore imports in 2012 totalled $95.6 billion, 8.4% higher than the previous year. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2013 | 2:26 pm
China’s copper imports could fall 17% in 2013 That's because domestic miners are quickly ramping up production. Frik Els | January 10, 2013 | 1:18 am
Hudbay Minerals slides after copper production cut, costs rise Trout Lake and Chisel North mines reach the end of their mine lives Michael Allan McCrae | January 9, 2013 | 8:30 pm
First Quantum’s $5bn Inmet bid turns hostile If successful, the deal will be the biggest hostile mining bid since BHP Billiton failed $40bn offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan in 2010. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2013 | 3:50 pm
Miners warned about Myanmar, Tajikistan and Bolivia investments These aren't the only countries facing creeping nationalization Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2013 | 1:58 am
Nautilus Minerals receives unsolicited bid Nautilus says it has had no contact with Bailey and is seeking more information about the bid. Michael Allan McCrae | January 9, 2013 | 12:12 am
Zinc key ingredient to make the ultimate portable battery The innovation could enable a completely new generation of devices, known so far as wearable electronics. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2013 | 6:23 pm