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Terrorists said to be leading protests against Canadian miner in Peru

Protests organizers are said to have links with organized terrorist groups, such as the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) and the Shining Path.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2013 | 6:01 pm

Investors losing confidence in copper miner Antofagasta

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta PLC hit a four-month low Friday on worries that increasing costs would eat into its premium rating.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2013 | 3:14 pm

UK to join race for potash supply

Sirius Minerals has filed a petition to develop a vast potash mine in the U.K., posed to be one of the world’s largest deposits of the commodity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2013 | 2:30 pm

Huge blast kills at least 32 at Mexico’s Pemex HQ

An explosion caused by — so far — unknown reasons left 25 people dead and more than 100 injured at the Mexico City headquarters of state-owned oil firm Petroleros Mexicanos (Pemex) late Thursday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2013 | 1:06 pm

Chinese mining giant plunges following Hong Kong IPO

Chinalco Mining Corporation (HKSX:3688) plunged over 11% following it's debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday.

Marc Howe | January 31, 2013 | 10:12 am

Mining investment in Argentina grows 72% despite risky business climate

Foreign and local investors spent a total of $3.8 billion in 2012 and the trend is expected to continue this year, with planned investments already amounting to more than $4 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2013 | 4:06 pm

Interest rate hike could trigger global meltdown: Kaye

Renowned hedge fund manager William Kaye says the world faces the prospect of another financial crisis should interest rates be increased and debt burdens be rendered unserviceable.

Marc Howe | January 30, 2013 | 12:48 am