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The top mining mergers and acquisitions of 2014

The deals that were and those that failed. Here is MINING.com’s shortlist.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2014 | 11:55 am

One employee shot dead at B2Gold Masbate project in the Philippines

The security guard, a long-time employee at the Masbate gold project, was killed by a fellow guard on Saturday, following an argument between the two.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 24, 2014 | 4:43 pm

Former car dealer is Brazil’s new mining and energy minister

Eduardo Braga (54) takes over a ministry dealing with an alleged kickback and bribery scheme at state-run oil company Petrobras.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 24, 2014 | 2:00 pm

Iron ore price plummets on Chinese black swan talk

Iron ore price drops 3.5% Tuesday to levels last seen during the emergence of the spot market.

Frik Els | December 23, 2014 | 7:18 pm

BHP, Rio, Anglo fear effects of Chile’s new labour bill

The new law could seek to limit mining companies' ability to replace workers during strikes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2014 | 11:55 am

CAT sees no significant impact from depressed oil prices

Depressed oil prices may end up helping, CEO Doug Oberhelman added.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 22, 2014 | 4:04 pm

UK data watchdog hands defeat to Steinmetz over request to quell Simandou mining deal critics

Steinmetz and three BSGR directors argued that Global Witness had obtained personal information about them without authorization and wanted it to be forced to reveal what specific data it held.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 22, 2014 | 12:14 pm

Sherritt makes big move on US-Cuba deal

Sherritt International (TSX:S), the natural resources company with extensive operations in Cuba, saw a whopping 42.9 percent gain between last Monday and Friday, resulting from an announced thaw in US-Cuba relations.

Andrew Topf | December 21, 2014 | 11:44 pm

Codelco El Teniente mine expansion to take longer, cost $2bn more

The touted expansion of the world's largest underground copper mine is two to three years behind schedule and will require $2 billion more than initially planned, said the company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2014 | 7:03 pm

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