Aftermath Silver purchases Berenguela from SSR Mining

"Investors are willing to back their positive sentiment towards natural resources with fresh capital commitments," says new study.

A 39-day-long stoppage at the world’s largest copper mine may continue for up to three months.

Silver Wheaton and Franco-Nevada hosted a mine tour of the Antamina Mine in Peru on March 2, and the promise of substantial additions to the streaming company's assets prompted positive comments from two industry analysts.

Australian explorer, Emu NL (ASX: EMU), has mobilised camp, earth moving and drilling equipment to the Vidalita site in northern Chile.

Around 1,300 unionized miners plan to start an indefinite stoppage at Peru's largest copper mine beginning March 24.

Rumours come a year after the gold miner vowed to spend $640 million to extend the life of Lagunas Norte, worth about $1.4 billion according to industry experts.

Deal would make of Volcan Investments Ltd., Agarwal's family trust, the second-largest investor in Anglo American.

The country's mining regulator will have to issue a new temporary closure plan for the project, including comments from other government offices.

The company is currently analyzing options to resume work as soon as possible, which includes hiring temporary workers to replace those that have downed tools.