Barrick, Antofagasta likely to win mining rights in Pakistan

…Sur, Chile London-listed Chilean miner Antofagasta Minerals has received environmental approval for a US$15mn exploration program at its Polo Sur copper deposit in northern region II. See http://www.bnamericas.com/news/mining/antofagasta-minerals-gets-approval-for-us15mn-exploration-program-at-polo-sur/250730998.    …

Hunger strike to stop British mining project in Chile

…Northern Chile, has forced residents opposing the project to take direct action. London-listed mining company Antofagasta PLC owns the Los Pelambres, El Tesoro and Michilla mines in Chile. See http://www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php?a=10470….