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Codelco to send robots inspect equipment at Gabriela Mistral mine

The company, dealing with aging mines, has been leaning on a wide range of new technologies to reduce operating costs and increase efficiencies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2015 | 3:25 am

Barrick begins sale of stake in Chile’s Zaldivar copper mine

Chinese companies, private equity firms including Mick Davis’s X2 Resources, and even Teck Resources are rumoured to be among the potential buyers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2015 | 3:00 am

Copper price through 2020: Onwards and upwards

CRU principal consultant Christine Meilton predicts a rising trend topping $3.60 a pound by 2019, but thereafter China-induced weakness returns.

Frik Els | April 27, 2015 | 10:03 am

Iron ore recovery gives miners breathing space

Prices for the steel-making material added Monday US$1.28 or 2.17% to US$59.09 a tonne, taking its gain since bottoming on April 2 to 25%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2015 | 8:25 am

China is burning through its natural resources

China is the globe's top mining country, but its alarming reserves-to-production ratio is forcing domestic miners to hunt for deals in the rest of the world.

Vladimir Basov | April 26, 2015 | 1:15 pm

Iron ore price enters bull market

After a stunning week of gains iron ore is now trading 22% above record lows hit early April.

Frik Els | April 24, 2015 | 11:44 am

Barrick faces fresh opposition to executive pay plan

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board will vote against the gold miner’s executive compensation structure next week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2015 | 7:35 am

Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine is safe — Chile’s court

La Serena appeals court unanimously rejected a lawsuit presented by locals, which claimed the massive tailing dam had dried up a nearby stream and contaminated underground water.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2015 | 6:30 am

Caterpillar results beat expectations but forecasts weak year

The machinery giant doesn’t think it will remain strong for the rest of 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2015 | 9:00 am

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SolGold resumes exploration in Ecuador

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