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INFOGRAPHIC: Is deep sea mining worth the risk?

The pros and cons of extraction from the seabed.

MINING.com Editor | June 21, 2013 | 12:30 am

INFOGRAPHIC: Magnetite is the future of iron ore

An important emerging source of the world’s iron.

MINING.com Editor | June 19, 2013 | 5:19 pm

Thousands of Peruvians camp in the Andes to defend lake from Newmont’s gold project

Government has sent additional police forces to watch over the protestors, as previous manifestations have turned violent in the past.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 4:41 pm

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

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Coal miner Cerrejon starts negotiations with two unions in Colombia

Condor gets extension to meet environmental conditions for La India

Worst drought in years pushes Anglo to sign water deal with Codelco

Vale raises emergency watch level for its Gongo Soco mine dam after heavy rain

One year after Vale’s Brazilian dam burst, burying Brumadinho

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