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Xstrata weighs political risk in Argentina before deciding on its $5.5 billion copper projects

Xstrata Plc (LON:XTA), the fourth largest copper producer in the world, said it is analyzing political risks in Argentina, where the company has two major copper projects on the go with an estimated investment of $5.5 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2012 | 2:40 pm

Codelco confident of reaching 2012 target despite Q1 drop

The world's top copper producer, Chile's Codelco, said on Wednesday its output fell 10 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier to 373,000 tonnes, but said it was on target to produce 1.708 million tonnes this year.

Mineweb | May 24, 2012 | 11:25 am

Newmont applies substantial cuts to investment in controversial $4.8 billion Conga project in Peru

World number two gold producer, Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE:NEM), will spend $440 million on the controversial Conga mine project in Peru over the next 18 months, about two-thirds less than the $1.5 billion initially budgeted.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2012 | 7:39 am

Asian Mineral Resources says no to Norilsk Nickel’s $22 million offer

Asian Mineral Resources' board is recommending that the shareholders turn down Norilsk Nickel's $22.3 million offer or 11 cents a share.

Michael Allan McCrae | May 23, 2012 | 10:10 pm

Copper ETFs: The horror! The horror!

A letter from US wire manufacturers to the SEC states this type of investment vehicle in copper would “grossly and artificially inflate prices” and “wreak havoc on the US and global economy”.

Frik Els | May 23, 2012 | 10:08 pm

GoldQuest reports drilling results from the Dominican Republic hole LTP 90: 231 metres grading 2.4 g/t gold including 160.3 metres grading 2.9 g/t gold and 0.62% copper

GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GQC)(FRANKFURT:M1W)(BERLIN:M1W) is pleased to announce results from a 15 hole drill program at its 100-percent-owned Las Tres Palmas project, summarized in this release's Table 1.

Marketwire - Mining and Metals | May 23, 2012 | 8:15 pm

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Xstrata weighs political risk in Argentina before deciding on its $5.5 billion copper projects

Codelco confident of reaching 2012 target despite Q1 drop

Newmont applies substantial cuts to investment in controversial $4.8 billion Conga project in Peru

Asian Mineral Resources says no to Norilsk Nickel’s $22 million offer

Copper ETFs: The horror! The horror!

GoldQuest reports drilling results from the Dominican Republic hole LTP 90: 231 metres grading 2.4 g/t gold including 160.3 metres grading 2.9 g/t gold and 0.62% copper

Anglo and Codelco restart talks to end dispute

Olympic Dam Taskforce CEO to doubters: We’re planning 10,000-strong village, already building airstrip for 737s

Xstrata relies on China to lift copper demand

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