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INFOGRAPHIC: Why does solar power make sense for mines in Latin America

Mining is a key contributor to the economies of Chile and Mexico and without sizeable amounts of power they would not be able to run.

Solarcentury | June 1, 2016 | 12:11 pm

Brazil’s mining sector to recover lost ground as iron ore, metal prices stabilize

Higher gold prices will push miners to restart or speed up development of projects, leading a fresh wave of mergers and acquisitions in the country, according to BMI Research.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2016 | 4:34 am

Vale said to have altered crucial data from dam disaster

Federal investigators claim Vale modified official documents detailing the chemical composition and concentration of the mineral waste spilled.

Folha de S. Paulo | June 1, 2016 | 12:25 am

Barrick pays $140m to settle Pascua-Lama lawsuit

US class-action lawsuit accused world's top gold producer of distorting facts related to mothballed $8.5 billion gold and silver project in South America.

Frik Els | May 31, 2016 | 4:25 pm

Australia’s mining project pipeline dwarfs other countries

Significant brown and greenfield projects through 2020 nearly outnumber the next ten countries on the list.

Frik Els | May 27, 2016 | 3:48 pm

Here comes the half conveyer-belt, half train hybrid

Elevated below rail technology has the potential to open up significant mining assets long considered stranded.

Frik Els | May 26, 2016 | 5:02 pm

Think beyond oil and gold: Interview with Mike ‘Mish’ Shedlock

There are other plays. Think electric vehicles and even driverless cars. Find what's undervalued now and get in on some of the games that will dictate glorious future wealth.

Oilprice.com | May 26, 2016 | 10:11 am

How big is big?

In an industry that is renowned for stupendous extremes, what is considered big among the big?

Matter Solutions | May 25, 2016 | 10:07 am

Iron ore price falls 5% – China scrap adds to oversupply fears

China's steel association warns accumulated steel output will exceed 10 billion tonnes in 2016 as scrap prices drop below pig iron costs inside the country.

Frik Els | May 24, 2016 | 1:06 pm

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