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Vale port shut down likely to affect iron ore market, prices jump

The suspension of activities at Vale's Port of Tubarão, ordered by a Brazilian federal court on Thursday, is likely to cause strong reaction in the global iron ore market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2016 | 6:30 am

Barrick braces for up to $3 billion in writedowns

The asset writedown is primarily related to two Latin American assets — Pascua Lama project, on the border of Chile and Argentina and Pueblo Viejo, in Dominican Republic.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 22, 2016 | 2:08 am

Samarco top executives take leave two months after Brazil dam burst

CEO Ricardo Vescovi and operations chief Kleber Terra were among those accused of environmental crimes by Brazil’s Federal Police earlier this month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2016 | 3:12 am

Canada Revenue Agency goes after Silver Wheaton again

Last year, the CRA slapped the company with a fine and ordered the miner to pay more than $200 million in back taxes, but the firm objected the decision.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2016 | 5:10 am

Oil, Asian stocks rout deepen miners wounds

Miners suffering fresh sell-off as oil price falls and the IMF lowers growth forecast for China, rattling investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2016 | 4:06 am

Double-digit growth expected for Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico — Scotiabank

Despite recent market volatility and exposure to low oil and commodity prices, the countries growth won't be affected, says the bank.

Financial Post | January 20, 2016 | 1:00 am

Grupo Mexico seen bucking copper slump as analysts recommend buy

Mexico’s biggest copper producer is leveraging its relatively low debt and strong profit margins to invest more than $4.6 billion expanding some of its mines.

Bloomberg News | January 19, 2016 | 1:00 am