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Toyota tries on the mining helmet: buys lithium deposit in Argentina

Toyota, one of the leading automakers in the world, bought this week a 25% stake in Salar de Olaroz lithium and potassium project in Argentina to ensure supply for it growing electric cars division.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2012 | 2:30 pm

Latin America poised to become uranium superpower

Uranium exploration and production is on a fast track in Latin American, as investors begin to realize that a few small-cap companies are controlling deposits that could be worth billions of dollars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2012 | 12:05 pm

Risks for oil and mining companies rising in Colombia – report

Colombia's booming mining and oil industries are likely to be the centre of terrorist attacks over the coming months as soldiers and guerrillas fight on the battlefield, while their delegations hold peace talks to end the country's half-century-old conflict.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2012 | 2:52 pm

Colombia renews controversial mining contract with BHP

The debated contract, that has Colombian authorities divided over the terms under which BHP Billiton should operate the Cerro Matoso nickel mine, found a momentary solution this week after the government decided to extend the mining deal until 2029.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2012 | 1:12 pm

Report: ‘High-priced fuel syndrome’ the undiagnosed cause of the ailing global economy

An energy analyst has concluded that the key factor causing the world's economic woes is ”high-priced fuel syndrome“ which induces sluggish growth and range of other ailments.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 2:10 am

China’s economic slowdown to hit commodities exporters hard

A new report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that commodities exporters and emerging economies will be hardest hit by slower growth in China and a concomitant decline in commodities prices.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 12:38 am

Vale says iron ore won’t go below $100 – 40% of Chinese output is already off the market

With iron content in domestic Chinese ore at only 20%, the country simply cannot compete on price with the top exporting countries.

Frik Els | September 27, 2012 | 10:04 pm

Belo Sun’s next challenge at Volta Grande: 2,000 illegal miners

Belo Sun's biggest challenge may not be convincing the indigenous Xingu people or Norte Energia, the owners of the Belo Monte hydroelectric project, that the gold mine is in their best interest.

Frik Els | September 26, 2012 | 9:21 pm

Calvista Gold builds on week’s 70% gains after updating Colombia resource

The Toronto explorer is up 77% since last Wednesday as its California Valley prospects pan out.

Frik Els | September 26, 2012 | 6:28 pm

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Las Bambas copper mine likely to halt production within a week amid protests

Lithium battery dreams get a rude awakening in South America

Canadian court approves $3bn securities class action against Barrick Gold

Ecuador woes weigh on SolGold’s shares, projects future

Gran Colombia buys stake in Western Atlas, says production up 7% this year

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