Codelco, BHP saw copper production rise in December

They want the government to ease a regulation that forces more than 70,000 miners to register their mining activities by April 19 or otherwise face sanctions, including jail.

But dependence on China makes today's emerging market turmoil different from other periods.

The shuttering of huge copper and iron ore projects gives the Street the blues, but the resulting squeeze in supply can lead to explosive price hikes.

Its total reserves stand now at 65.8 tonnes, making it the 43rd biggest official sector bullion holder in the world.

Company said operations remain unaffected.

Reveals cross-industry survey, which analyzed responses from over 30,000 professionals.

The bourse is expected to grow the $8 billion fine jewellery retail business in Latin America to more than $10 billion in the next two years.

Deal places European trader among world’s top commodity titans.

This is the first statement in which MMG has confirmed its intention to buy Las Bambas.