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Anglo American sues Codelco over breach of contract

Anglo American said Thursday it had filed a writ with Santiago's Court of Appeals, suing the Chilean firm for breach of contract in a dispute over its south Chilean assets.

Mineweb | December 22, 2011 | 8:00 pm

Hecla holds onto production estimate while Lucky Friday undergoes some fixes

US-based silver miner Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) says 2011 production remains within the company's estimates, and it expects to produce nine million ounces of silver despite a spate of mining accidents.

Michael Allan McCrae | December 22, 2011 | 7:58 pm

HudBay will spend $71 million to build Reed copper project

HudBay Mineral's (TSE:HBM) Reed copper project in Manitoba got the go ahead from the company's board of directors on Monday.

Michael Allan McCrae | December 22, 2011 | 7:48 pm

Virginia voters divided on uranium mining, Quinnipiac University poll finds

Virginia voters are split like an atom on the issue of uranium mining as 43 percent say mining should be allowed because of economic benefits while 41 percent are opposed because of environmental concerns, according to Quinnipiac University poll release today.

Quinnipiac University | December 22, 2011 | 3:30 pm

India’s GDP growth hit due to slump in mining

The mining sector, which accounts for 5% of the $1.4 trillion economy, is beset with hurdles, with declining mining activity impacting state finances.

Mineweb | December 22, 2011 | 2:51 pm

Environment minister rejects Margaret River coal mine

An underground coal mine proposed for near Margaret River in Western Australia has been rejected by the state's environment minister.

Andrew Topf | December 22, 2011 | 6:29 am

Much-awaiting Virginia uranium mining report released

A highly anticipated National Academy of Sciences report on uranium mining concluded Monday that Virginia must overcome "steep hurdles" before it can assure that a rich deposit of the radioactive ore can be safely extracted and processed.

Bloomberg News | December 22, 2011 | 12:21 am