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Fiscal for two missing miners in Chile expects to learn the truth of what happened in Mandalay’s mine

One of the authorities involved in an investigation into Mandalay's mine accident earlier this month says at this point what matters is to learn the truth of what really happened.

Naun Claros | June 26, 2017 | 7:00 am

Colombia coal mine explosion kills 13

Thirteen coal miners have died in Colombia after an explosion at an illegal coal mine on Friday.

Andrew Topf | June 25, 2017 | 1:55 pm

SolGold up on Ecuador project results, Canada listing

Having climbed almost 64% since the start of the year, investor sentiment towards SolGold appears to be quite positive.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2017 | 6:27 am

Chilean experts confirm Mandalay’s mine fully flooded, including trapped workers shelter

Chances of finding the missing workers alive are almost nil, they say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2017 | 3:40 am

Infographic | How copper riches helped shape Chile’s economic story

Today, Chile is the world's top copper producer with 7 of the 14 biggest mines globally. But it wasn't always that way.

Visual Capitalist | June 22, 2017 | 10:46 am

After rainforest victory for Brazil’s environmentalists, a mining battle looms

Brazil ministry wants to open border regions to foreign miners. Amazon-basin area about the size of Alaska could be affected.

Bloomberg News | June 22, 2017 | 2:00 am

How copper riches helped shape Chile’s economic story

Although Chile has always been noted for its abundant mineral wealth, the country was actually not a notable copper producer even at the beginning of the 20th century.

Visual Capitalist | June 21, 2017 | 1:48 pm