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MINING.COM: Top 10 most popular posts of 2019

It's been a tumultuous year in mining and the most read articles of 2019 show an industry grappling with technological change, market volatility and climate change, but still unafraid to take moonshots.

Frik Els | December 24, 2019 | 12:30 pm

Advance Gold updates drilling in Mexico, shares jump

Shares of Advance Gold jumped more than 40% on Tuesday.

Jackson Chen | December 24, 2019 | 11:38 am

Mined zinc production poised for global gains – report

Fitch forecasts Peru to remain a top zinc concentrate producer.

MINING.com Editor | December 24, 2019 | 11:33 am

Euphoria, greed and fear mark 2010s for commodities investors

A brighter outlook for global economy could bolster cyclical stocks…

Bloomberg News | December 23, 2019 | 2:08 pm

Anglo American to boost Minas Rio mine to full capacity as it gets key licence

The permit allows the company to complete a third phase…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2019 | 3:26 am

Iron ore price: BHP counters Beijing claims of market manipulation

China says the 80% rise in the iron price between September and February was brought about by traders and miners creating an artificial supply shortage.

Frik Els | March 7, 2013 | 5:16 pm

Colombia cancels 32 mining concessions

Decision came on the heels of an audit that found serious violations to the country’s technical, environmental, safety and economic standards.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2013 | 4:17 pm

Chavez’s death brings uncertainty to the oil and gold sector

Full impact on oil prices and Venezuela's mining industry may depend on new leadership.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2013 | 1:41 pm

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