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Three lawmakers from President Ollanta Humala’s ruling Gana Peru party resigned on Monday over the government’s handling of protests against -Xstrata last week, warning that social and environmental protests are threatening billions of dollars of mining projects.

At the moment the draft legislation requires mining companies to disclose on a project-by-project basis what they pay local officials in foreign countries.

Canadian supplier Dumas Mining has been working hard in the past few weeks, putting a lot of time and effort in a cause that has nothing to do with mining, except when it comes to passion and commitment.

Nine mining firms, both local and international, have joined forces to create a cluster that promotes the development of local businesses, which in turn should bolster the mining industry in the northern Chilean region of Antofagasta.

Australian environment minister Tony Burke decided on Tuesday to "stop the clock" on Hancock Prospecting and GVK's Alpha coal project despite approval from the state of Queensland given last week.

Earth-moving equipment maker Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) will work with Canadian Westport Innovations (TSX:WPT) to develop natural gas-powered engines for mining trucks, locomotives and other heavy equipment that typically uses diesel.

Canada topped the global mining and metals sector as the number one target destination by total deal value in the first three months of this year, says international firm Ernst & Young.

Gold demand in India, one of the world's leading buyers, is likely to fall by at least 4% in volume in 2012, as higher inflation trims disposable local income, according to the latest research report by Morgan Stanley.

Stocks of major fertilizer producers Mosaic and Potash Corp hit their lowest levels in almost two years on Monday, in what is considered yet another sign the commodity “supercycle” is gearing down as slower global growth cools demand.