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Brazil sets new record for potash consumption

The country is also the largest importer in the world.

Kerry Hall | March 6, 2013 | 6:06 am

Top 10 copper companies in 2012

Chilean miner Codelco sits in first place worldwide.

Vladimir Basov | March 5, 2013 | 11:34 pm

Mining leaders working towards safer future

Mining leaders will discuss safety approaches and procedures at the 2nd Latam Health, Safety and Rescue Operations in Mining to be held on 12 – 13 June 2013 in Rio De Janeiro – Brazil.

MINING.com Editor | March 5, 2013 | 8:56 pm

Peru to double current copper output by 2016: mine minister

The country expects about $2 billion in revenue.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 5, 2013 | 6:05 pm

Former diamond miner exec admits possession of $38m worth of cocaine

He is allegedly involved in large-scale importing of cocaine from South America.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2013 | 5:23 pm

Copper, gold and laundered money: Peru’s main exports in 2012

The South American nation’s extractive sector accounts for some 60% of the economy.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 5, 2013 | 4:45 pm

Chilean engineers looking for suppliers to ambitious projects

With more than $425 billion expected to be poured into South American mining projects in the next decade – double what was expected just a couple of years ago – ChileEngineering, which represents the Chilean engineering sector, sees big opportunities...

ChileEngineering | March 4, 2013 | 7:40 pm