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Antofagasta, Barrick get almost $6 billion after legal win against Pakistan

World Bank tribunal rules in favour of Tethyan Copper, a joint venture between the Chilean copper miner and Canada’s gold giant after seven-year battle.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2019 | 3:55 am

Pakistan welcomes venture’s willingness for negotiated settlement after Reko Diq mine ruling

A World Bank tribunal ordered the Pakistani government to pay…

Reuters | July 14, 2019 | 10:53 am

Asian gold buying stalls as consumers look to cash in on price rally

In top consumer China, gold was sold at a premium…

Reuters | July 12, 2019 | 9:49 am

Japan Gold expands Hokkaido project

Japan granted the Canadian company four additional prospecting rights.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 12, 2019 | 6:20 am

Shrinking demand to eclipse supply issues in tin market

Tin prices on the London Metal Exchange at around $18,000…

Reuters | July 11, 2019 | 9:36 am

INFOGRAPHIC: Gold – The eclipsing demand of the east

This infographic, part three in our 2014 Gold Series, covers the rise of Asian demand for the yellow metal.

Visual Capitalist | May 8, 2014 | 7:42 pm

Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn

The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 7:02 pm

Australia gives green light to new $15bn coal mine despite Barrier Reef qualms

Adani Group's mine, designed to eventually produce 60 million tonnes of thermal coal a year, has been the focus of ongoing opposition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 4:04 pm

Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman

Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 11:30 am

Newmont Mining may halt Indonesia operations

The Indonesian government plans to increase export tax on copper concentrates to 35% by January 2015.

Julienne Bay | May 7, 2014 | 4:51 pm

Fortescue Metals looks to expand markets beyond China

Worries over an economic slowdown in the world's largest iron ore importer have contributed to the 21% drop of iron ore prices so far this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 2:37 pm

Enbridge earnings jump, braces for First Nations protest at shareholders meeting

Coastal First Nations will take their battle against the firm's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 1:31 pm

Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index

Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 10:34 am

Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report

While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2014 | 5:03 pm

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