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Aussie firms back push to drive Argentina to world No 2 lithium supplier

There are fresh opportunitis to explore for new lithium resources in the rich Latin American footprint, says Latin Resources Managing Director, Chris Gale.

Field Public Relations | May 17, 2016 | 9:48 am

Chilean mining powerhouse looks to new options to emerge from global mining slump

Chile says the country has now adopted a proactive stance to reduce foreign investment barriers in its mining sector as it joins a plethora of mining jurisdictions worldwide battling to mitigate the resources downturn.

Field Public Relations | May 17, 2016 | 9:48 am

Rio Tinto forges ahead with Simandou, the world’s largest mining project

The massive Simandou project, in Guinea, is considered the world's biggest untapped iron ore deposit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2016 | 3:43 am

KGHM delays expansion of flagship mine in Chile, shares jump

Shares in Europe's second-largest copper producer jumped as much as 4.7% on Monday after posting earnings at overseas units that helped the Polish miner beat analysts estimates for the first-quarter profit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2016 | 4:01 am

This new silver application may push demand, prices even higher

Silver nanowires can be used to produce flexible screens in a cheaper, less energy-intensive manner, a new study shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2016 | 9:45 am

Global gold output to remain weak despite price recovery

BMI Research analysts also believe gold prices bottomed in 2015 and expect the metal to edge higher over the coming quarters.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2016 | 2:45 am

BHP resumes expansion plans, says not waiting for prices to recover

Strategic shift comes as the world's biggest miner tries to regain investors' confidence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2016 | 5:00 am

Worst week for iron ore price since October 2011

Rout continues ahead of crucial Chinese import data.

Frik Els | May 6, 2016 | 11:53 am

Copper price breakout point coming soon

New study shows existing mines, committed projects will fill demand gap only until the end of the decade – then follows "marked downtrend in production"

Frik Els | May 5, 2016 | 4:28 pm

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