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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

One killed at protests against Tia Maria copper project in Peru

Farmers, anti-mining activists and local leaders have opposed the project for years, claiming it will pollute key waterways for Arequipa, where the mine will be built.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2015 | 8:03 am

Chile to fine Barrick over ten new environmental violations

The country's Superintendence for the Environment (SMA) also said the miner has not properly monitored the impact on nearby glaciers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2015 | 3:11 am

Iron ore price rockets

Jumps 6% on Wednesday to four-week highs despite record-setting production numbers from Big Three.

Frik Els | April 22, 2015 | 11:29 am

Vale hits new iron ore production record

It produced 77.4 million tonnes of iron ore in the period, up 4.5% from a year earlier.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2015 | 6:33 am

Over 240 mining and energy projects waiting for investors in Cuba

Cuba, the world’s sixth largest nickel producer and one of the top 10 nickel mining countries, also holds significant deposits of other minerals and oil, new U.S. Geological Survey report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2015 | 10:30 am