Massive protests force Argentinian governor to abolish mining law

Boosted by higher iron ore prices, profits for the world's second-largest mining company jumped by 114%.

Brazil's ruling socialist government casts aside its former "pet entrepreneur".

The $4.2 billion underground operation is expected to produce 140,000 tonnes of copper per day.

Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mines Jorge Merino expects sale to close before the 2014 deadline.

Silver Wheaton will receive 50% of the life of mine gold production from Constancia.

Indigenous community opposing the project to submit new lawsuit against it this month.

The Peruvian copper project, halted in 2011 after clashes between residents and police that left three dead, could began production about a year ahead of schedule.

Sale of Canaverales and Papayal open-pit mines expected to be completed by year-end.

Pascua Lama's troubled history from 1994.