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US coal exports set monthly record in March

Thanks to increased Asian demand for the commodity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 2:35 pm

Brazil’s president unveils new mining law

Reforms include proposal to potentially double mining royalties to 4%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 1:39 pm

China sinks another $1.32bn into Peruvian copper project

Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity.

Kerry Hall | June 19, 2013 | 12:11 am

Iron ore price extends 6% rally as China mulls relaxing import rules

The proposed end to the licensing system marks something of retreat for Beijing which has made many attempts to wrest control over pricing away from the major producers.

Frik Els | June 18, 2013 | 7:13 pm

Chilean miners the best paid in South America, sixth highest in the world

The average annual salary is about $97,500, not so far from the global average of about $98,700.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 6:11 pm

Chile’s Codelco to extend El Salvador copper mine’s life by 20 years

Considered key for Codelco's future.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 4:48 pm

Fresh protests threaten Newmont Conga mine in Peru

The new round of demonstrations come after a top official for the Conga project, CEO Roque Benavides of Buenaventura, said water from one of the main water sources for locals, would be transferred to a reservoir later this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 11:12 am

New Brazil mining law expected to be less severe than once feared

"If the industry was still growing robustly the pressure to raise taxes and regulation would have been stronger."

MINING.com Editor | June 18, 2013 | 1:37 am

Resurgent Aussie dollar gives huge boost to Brazil, South Africa iron ore exporters

While the real and rand continues to weaken significantly, the Australian dollar is staging an impressive comeback and dealing damage to Rio Tinto and BHP.

Frik Els | June 17, 2013 | 8:18 pm

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Ecuador court casts doubts on mining projects future, allows public referendums

Elections are about to inject some volatility into emerging markets

Nexa reaches deal with farming communities in Peru

Lithium price plunges to 4-year low

Brazil plans to allow mining in Amazonian indigenous reserves

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