Health epidemic facing north Colombia indigenous community result of Cerro Matoso mine: Report
Disturbing health abnormalities afflicting various towns in northern Colombia stem from the...
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Troublesome mining contract will remain in force for now
The troublesome mining contract between the Colombian government and Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton will be extended until 2029, it was announced on Wednesday, while negotiations for a better deal for the country...
Colombian nickel mine ups production 72% in 1st quarter
Nickel production at the Cerro Matoso mine in Colombia, owned by Australian BHP Billiton, was up 72% in the first three months of the year compared to 2011, reported Reuters Friday. The company put the increase in nickel...
Colombian coal giant Cerrejon to increase production by 25%
Colombia’s top coal exporter Cerrejon is to invest $1.3 billion in increasing coal production by 25%, announced President Juan Manuel Santos Thursday. The energy giant said it is making the investment in order to increase...
