South America
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Ore Deposits and Mines
Geology of the World-Class Antamina Copper-Zinc Skarn Deposit, Peru
Antamina is located in the north-central part of Peru, in the Andes Mountains, at an elevation of 4,300 m. It…
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Prospects and Projects
Unlocking the Gold Potential in Central Brazil: the Faina Greenstone Belt
The history of gold mining in Brazil dates back to the 1600s, when the country was discovered by Portuguese settlers. …
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Important Mining Districts
Metal Mining in Peru – The Emergence of a Global Giant?
In recent times, Peru has emerged as one of the key producers of metal ores in the global mining space.…
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Mining Company News Reviews
Focus Ventures’ Re-Focus on Peruvian Phosphates Seems to be Paying Off
A common motto throughout the mining industry is “If it can’t be grown, it has to be mined”. In the…
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The Basics
Minerals on the Edge – Plate Boundaries and Minerals
The world is a dynamic place. The earth that we stand on, and think of as fixed, is anything but.…
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Mine Planning and Management
Mining At Altitude in South America
Valuable mineral resources are often found in locations that are truly difficult to access, and a problem that only gets…
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