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$8 billion resource reserve likely to lift Bolivia’s depressed economy

The total value of the copper, silver, indium and manganese reserves discovered by South Korean company Kores in Bolivia last year, may be worth more than $8 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2012 | 11:18 am

Goldcorp announces dismissal of Barrick’s claims against El Morro acquisition

Ontario Court Justice Herman Wilton-Siegel dismissed Barrick Gold's claims of unlawful and ineffective transactions by Goldcorp in the acquisition of the El Morro project in Chile.

CNW Telbec | Mining/Metals | June 26, 2012 | 8:37 pm

Robots to ensure high safety standards in Latin American mines

Scientists around the world, including in Canada, are currently developing robots that can anticipate and prevent mining accidents, such as the dramatic entrapment of 33 Chilean miners in the Atacama Desert in 2010.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 26, 2012 | 4:18 pm

Chile on Chinese copper demand: Slowdown? What slowdown?

“Signs of demand, shipments and inventories, continue to be solid.”

Frik Els | June 26, 2012 | 12:02 am

Coeur d’Alene evaluating Argentina mine, offers $350m in senior notes

US-based precious metals producer Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp said Monday it would evaluate strategic and operational alternatives for its silver and gold Martha mine in Argentina to reduce its high operating costs during the rest of the mine’s short expected life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2012 | 1:06 pm