US Midwest poised for a copper and iron ore mining rebirth There are at least six mines proposed or already started in the area comprised by Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2014 | 2:39 pm
Chile’s Codelco appoints interim CEO Octavio Araneda, VP of the company's central-south operations, will serve as interim CEO until a new leader is picked. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2014 | 5:56 pm
Chile gives lithium another try Government created yesterday a national commission that will work on a new state policy for the exploitation of lithium. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2014 | 7:00 pm
The iron ore price is falling again Shares in producers are dumped after price of iron ore falls 2% to fresh 22-month on more bad economic news from top consumer China. Frik Els | June 12, 2014 | 7:31 pm
Peru’s President allegedly financed campaign with illegal mining funds Former head of the National Federation of Artisanal Miners of Peru claims the union gave Humala's party 17kg of gold to help finance his campaign. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2014 | 5:50 pm
Aussie scientists develop cost-effective way to treat mining wastewater The treated water can be either released to the environment or recycled back into the purifying plant. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2014 | 3:44 pm
First Nevada now Turkey discovery boosts Pilot Gold shares Vancouver junior's stock pops after discovering new copper-gold porphyry in Turkey, bringing gains this year to 74%. Frik Els | June 11, 2014 | 9:58 pm
CHART: China construction vs copper price – something’s gotta give With all the focus on the unwinding of China's metal-backed loans, it's easy to lose sight of copper's ugly demand fundamentals. Frik Els | June 11, 2014 | 5:33 pm
Chile says no to $8bn hydroelectric project in Patagonia The world’s top copper producer, however, is energy-starved, which has begun affecting the competitiveness of its mining sector and cramping economic growth. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2014 | 3:00 pm