Iamgold denies Rosebel mine halt, continues ramping up operations

Decision came on the heels of an audit that found serious violations to the country’s technical, environmental, safety and economic standards.

Full impact on oil prices and Venezuela's mining industry may depend on new leadership.

The country is also the largest importer in the world.

Chilean miner Codelco sits in first place worldwide.

Mining leaders will discuss safety approaches and procedures at the 2nd Latam Health, Safety and Rescue Operations in Mining to be held on 12 – 13 June 2013 in Rio De Janeiro – Brazil.

The country expects about $2 billion in revenue.

He is allegedly involved in large-scale importing of cocaine from South America.

The South American nation’s extractive sector accounts for some 60% of the economy.

With more than $425 billion expected to be poured into South American mining projects in the next decade – double what was expected just a couple of years ago – ChileEngineering, which represents the Chilean engineering sector, sees big opportunities...