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Africa’s increasing risks scaring off mining investments: report

With the exception of Ghana and Cape Verde, which were ranked as “medium risk” in the index published Wednesday, all others were classified as “high risk."

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2013 | 5:17 am

Global mining industry faces unprecedented threats: report

Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 5:54 pm

Avalanches in Pascua Lama area did not cause water pollution: Barrick

Recent avalanches affecting several points along a water channel in the area of Barrick's Pascua Lama project have not affected water quality, says the gold miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 5:03 pm

Deadly explosion in Mexico caused by gas buildup, not bomb

A buildup of gas in the basement of the headquarters of the national oil company and not a bomb as local media reported caused the blast that killed 37 people and wounded dozens last week, Mexico's authorities announced late Monday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 3:30 pm

Mexico gears up for new mining bill, includes taxes to benefit locals

It will start charging mining companies already operating or planning to start up in the second half of this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 11:28 am

Chesapeake Gold sold off after Mexican project costs come in on (very) high side

Vancouver firm may still look attractive to gold majors looking for new supply.

Frik Els | February 5, 2013 | 12:49 am

Bolivian mining town erects giant Virgin statue that rivals Rio’s Christ

The $1.2 million statue of the Virgin Mary is slightly shorter than New York's Statue of Liberty, but seven meters higher than Rio's famed image of Christ.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2013 | 4:13 pm