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Chile mining set for two break-out years as $14bn projects come on stream

It's not only copper production that's ramping up, but massive iron ore and gold projects are also nearing completion.

Frik Els | February 13, 2013 | 6:29 pm

Death of mining executives in Mexico likely to be elaborate scam: report

Mexican authorities and U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara unable to confirm the deaths. Investors claim nobody ever met the executives.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2013 | 5:53 pm

Petaquilla claims legal win over Inmet on mining rights in Panama

Panama's Supreme Court backed Petaquilla's exploration and extraction rights in five areas of Panama's Donoso District.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 7:51 pm

Men found dead in Mexico river said to be Southridge Minerals main executives

The bodies, corresponding to two men in their late 30’s, were found by farmers who also recovered documents with the names of Michel Davies and Derald Johnston, which are the names of the firm's CEO and CFO.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 2:44 pm

B2Gold hit by protests, blockade in Nicaragua

Police fired teargas and rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of artisanal miners protesting B2Gold's expansion plans.

Frik Els | February 11, 2013 | 8:07 pm

Dominican Republic: Xstrata is safe, but Barrick should pay higher taxes

The country's Mining Agency said it would likely let Xstrata go ahead with mine expansion plans, but added Barrick's Pueblo Viejo contract should be reviewed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 4:19 pm

The Pope quits: Who will give Anglo’s Cutifani divine assistance now?

Entering Anglo American CEO, Mark Cutifani, recently turned to the Vatican for advice on community relations. Will the Pope Benedict XVI's exit affect Anglo's decisions?

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 2:52 pm