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BC government rejects Morrison Lake mine for the salmon

The government of British Columbia has rejected plans for a combined copper-gold mine in the province's north-west due to fears it could threaten salmon populations in the Skeena River.

Marc Howe | October 2, 2012 | 3:12 am

Leading investors disappointed with Xstrata’s takeover ‘on the cheap’

Leading investors in Swiss commodities giant Xstrata (LSE:XSTA) have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the board's recommendation of a merger with Glencore (LSE:GLEN) for what they believe to be a takeover "on the cheap."

Marc Howe | October 2, 2012 | 1:34 am

Newcrest rejects claims over $3.3 billion project

Australia's largest gold miner Newcrest will pour a total of $3.3 billion into its East Cadia copper-gold project, the subject of a lawsuit from a well-connected privately owned explorer.

Frik Els | October 1, 2012 | 5:50 pm

BHP expresses confidence in copper, foresees 10% CAGR for next three years

Diversified mining giant BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) has expressed strong confidence in the long-term outlook for the global copper market.

Marc Howe | October 1, 2012 | 12:05 pm

Glencore slammed with tax dodge accusations

Glencore (LSX:GLEN) has been accused of dodging millions of pounds in tax through the use of complex derivatives to artificially reduce profits.

Marc Howe | October 1, 2012 | 4:43 am

Newcrest’s $2 billion Cadia East project faces legal action from private rivals

Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) is accused of licensing breaches by a private exploration company seeking to scupper the gold mining giant's $2 billion Cadia East project.

Marc Howe | October 1, 2012 | 1:03 am

Xstrata board endorses Glencore merger deal just shy of deadline

Xstrata's board will recommend the merger of the company with fellow Swiss commodities giant Glencore.

Marc Howe | September 30, 2012 | 3:17 am

Harmony says Wafi-Golpu could support $9.8 billion mine

Harmony Gold says the Wafi-Golpu deposit in PNG could support a $9.8 billion mine with peak annual production of 560,000 gold ounces and 335,000 tonnes of copper.

Frik Els | September 28, 2012 | 8:54 pm

Grasberg ethics slap, royalty hike, state control tussle can’t stop Freeport’s upward march

The counter is up 25% since July 25 when news first emerged that Indonesia has "requested" 51% of Grasberg, the world's largest gold and number three copper mine.

Frik Els | September 28, 2012 | 7:22 pm

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BC government rejects Morrison Lake mine for the salmon

Leading investors disappointed with Xstrata’s takeover ‘on the cheap’

Newcrest rejects claims over $3.3 billion project

BHP expresses confidence in copper, foresees 10% CAGR for next three years

Glencore slammed with tax dodge accusations

Newcrest’s $2 billion Cadia East project faces legal action from private rivals

Xstrata board endorses Glencore merger deal just shy of deadline

Harmony says Wafi-Golpu could support $9.8 billion mine

Grasberg ethics slap, royalty hike, state control tussle can’t stop Freeport’s upward march

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