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Grupo México Mining Leader Óscar González Rocha Passes Away
By Paloma Duran - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 15:18
Óscar González, who led Southern Peru Copper and Grupo México's mining division for over 25 years, passed away on April 7.

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By Paloma Duran - Wed, 04/01/2026 - 17:09
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By Eva Escamilla - Wed, 04/01/2026 - 06:00
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By Paloma Duran - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 16:57
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By Paloma Duran - Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:37
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Iran Conflict Could Cut Copper Mining Profits Up to 55%: BI
By Paloma Duran - Wed, 03/25/2026 - 13:37
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Mining Accounts for 11% of Global GHG Emissions
By Fernando Mares - Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:31
ICMM reports that the mining and metals production contribute 11% of global emissions, with Asia contributing to 80% of them.