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Copper price: Lower for longer

Study shows copper price fall matches previous down-cycles going back to 1975, but expect a long painful slog before a sustained recovery.

Frik Els | November 24, 2015 | 11:50 pm

Illegally mined gold from Colombia sold in the US — report

Small-scale miners are being forced out at gunpoint or extorted to work for the armed groups that are taking over their operations. These gangs later sell the gold in the U.S., a report reveals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2015 | 8:05 am

BHP hits fresh 7-year low as mud from Brazil disaster reaches Atlantic Ocean

The news came as the price of iron ore continues its month-long retreat, diving to a fresh 10-year low Tuesday to $43.69, according to The Metal Bulletin index.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2015 | 6:12 am

Most copper producers in Chile barely breaking even — mining group

The ongoing slump in copper prices spells trouble for Chile's mining industry, where most medium-sized producers are already unable to make a profit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2015 | 3:53 am

Troubles in Dominican mine force Barrick to cut 2015 output forecast

Due to a mechanical issue detected at its jointly owned Dominican Republic-based mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2015 | 3:00 pm

Peru: Application of prior consultation law risks mining project delays

A recent decision by Peru’s government to require mining companies to carry out prior consultation with indigenous communities is set to further complicate the investment climate.

Verisk Maplecroft | November 23, 2015 | 10:07 am

Anglo American Utilizing Immersive Technologies’ Managed Services to Improve Performance at Los Bronces Mine

Immersive Technologies has over 80% market share of the high fidelity training simulator in the mining industry with over 930 simulator modules deployed and has achieved quantifiable results to date in partnership with Anglo American's Los Bronces.

Immersive Technologies | November 23, 2015 | 8:42 am

Bacanora’s lithium project in Mexico three times richer than thought

The Sonora project holds 5.0 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, which is 337% higher that the previously reported 1.14 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2015 | 8:13 am

Zonte Metals mulling legal actions against Colombia after gold permit rejected

Its project would sit on top of the Gramalote deposit, a joint venture between AngloGold Ashanti and B2Gold that could become one of the first modern commercial scale gold mines in Colombia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2015 | 5:00 am

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