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First Quantum takes over Inmet: a new copper giant is born

The new merged company projects a 1.3 million tonnes of copper output per year by 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2013 | 1:09 pm

Batista takes another blow as his iron ore firm records massive loss

MMX posts loss as Batista's empire is dragged down by debts and his wealth declines $1bn in a month.

Frik Els | March 20, 2013 | 10:56 pm

Mexico’s Guerrero Gold Belt, home of low-cost gold production and analyst Merrill McHenry’s favorite miners

The Guerrero Gold Belt, a sexy, new, developing mining district in the state of Guerrero, Mexico, has attracted some exciting explorers that have unearthed key discoveries.

The Gold Report | March 20, 2013 | 7:21 pm

How earthquakes create gold deposits instantaneously

Study shows that gold deposits are created instantaneously through a process called 'flash vaporization'.

MINING.com Editor | March 19, 2013 | 11:04 pm

UPDATE: Barrick says Pueblo Viejo shipment released by Dominican customs

World number one gold miner contradicts earlier reports.

Frik Els | March 19, 2013 | 7:03 pm

Brazil’s Batista taking a bath

Business magnate has billions of dollars of debt and has lost a huge chunk of his personal wealth.

Kerry Hall | March 19, 2013 | 1:48 am

Potash project fallout: Vale tells directors to leave Argentina over ‘safety concerns’

Tensions over Vale dropping potash project with skyrocketing costs rise.

Frik Els | March 18, 2013 | 10:14 pm

Formalization of artisanal miners in Peru approaches deadline

Peruvian artisanal and small-scale miners have until October to become "formal miners" by achieving environmental certification.

Daisy Johnson | March 18, 2013 | 4:23 pm

World’s top copper producer faces major strike threat and lower demand

In 2011, Codelco was hit by a one-day strike that cost it $40 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2013 | 3:52 pm

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Newmont kicks off 2020 with 79% dividend hike, new image

Mexican president brags that his government hasn’t approved mining concessions

Ghosn getaway jet’s other job: ferrying Venezuelan gold

Chile mining activity, copper production fall amid protests

Mendoza legislature kills controversial mining law

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