Judge reopens investigation against Grupo Mexico’s subsidiary for toxic spillIn 2014, Buenavista del Cobre accidentally released close to 40,000 cubic meters of wastewater into the Bacanuchi River in Sonora.Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 29, 2019 | 10:32 am
Massive protests force Argentinian governor to abolish mining lawJust a week ago, Mendoza's legislature passed a law that…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 29, 2019 | 7:30 am
Atacama Kozan files legal complaint against Chilean senatorThe Chilean-Japanese mining company claims it was the victim of…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 27, 2019 | 9:43 am
Brazil mulls sending more troops to stop illegal gold mining It has already sent 25,000 troops to guard all border areas near Venezuela, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 28, 2013 | 3:50 pm
Esperanza Resources plans a ‘big year’ Mexico's great mining legislation and great mining culture. Michael Allan McCrae | May 25, 2013 | 6:37 pm
The commodities supercycle is ‘not dead, just resting’ Delaying big new mining projects is a "self-serving" strategy: supply shortages will eventually drive prices back up. MINING.com Editor | May 25, 2013 | 6:14 am
Chile imposes $16 million in fines to Barrick for environmental violations at Pascua-Lama Besides receiving the highest possible fine under Chilean law, Barrick construction work has been halted. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2013 | 5:58 pm
Mining investment in Mexico to hit $8bn record this year The country ranks fifth globally in terms of mining investment and fourth in exploration spending. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2013 | 5:32 pm
Rio Tinto, Vale condemned over resettlements in Mozambique Firms accused of leaving thousands without proper homes, food or sources of income when resettling communities to make way for coal mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2013 | 1:32 pm
Glencore Dominican exploration refused by United Nations “The environmental impact study is, according to our evaluation, incomplete and superficial.” MINING.com Editor | May 23, 2013 | 1:00 pm
Chile is the world’s 3rd largest copper mining investment destination Only behind behind Canada and Australia. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 5:28 pm
Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.” Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2013 | 6:35 pm