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Colombia-Based Tecnoglass Announces Joint Venture with Saint-Gobain, New Glass Factory

Today, Tecnoglass Inc. (NASDAQ: TGLS), the largest Colombian manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and associated aluminum products for the global commercial and residential construction industries, announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with French...
Posted On January 11, 2019
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Ecopetrol Secures 10% Interest in Saturno Block in Brazilian Santos Basin

Shell, the operator of the exploration plan, and Chevron both hold a 45% interest in the block. With the deal, Ecopetrol now holds the remaining 10% stake.
Posted On December 21, 2018
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Ecopetrol Formalizes Joint-Exploration Contract of Brazilian Santos Basin

BP will be the operator of the exploration and has a 50% holding in the block. CNOOC has a 30% interest, with Ecopetrol having rights to 20%.
Posted On December 17, 2018
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Arrow Exploration Corp. to Offload Partial Interest in VMM-2 Oil Block in Middle Magdalena Basin

Arrow Exploration will bring in $5 million USD by selling a 46.9% interest in what it refers to as the the "deeper section" of the block and a 20% interest in the "shallow section."
Posted On December 10, 2018
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Frontera Energy Signs Agreement with CGX Energy for Interest in Exploration Blocks off the Coast of Guyana

"This joint venture forms an important part of Frontera's plans to build growth for the future,” said Gabriel de Alba, chairman of the board of directors of Frontera Energy.
Posted On December 10, 2018
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Fitch Ratings Raises Ecopetrol Credit Rating to BBB

"The increase in the stand-alone credit profile is a recognition of the company's stable operating performance," stated Ecopetrol.
Posted On December 8, 2018
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Frontera Energy Halts Block 192 Production After Pipeline Disruption in Peru

Frontera Energy had been producing an average of roughly 8,950 barrels of oil per day from Block 192.
Posted On December 4, 2018
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Frontera Energy Completes Consent Solicitation to Amend Indenture for 2023 Senior Notes

Frontera Energy said future moves "may include accelerating or increasing share buyback programs, dividend payments, and investments."
Posted On November 26, 2018
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Continental Gold President Mateo Restrepo Villegas Resigns

Restrepo, who joined the company in August 2015, will leave the Toronto-based company effective November 30.
Posted On November 26, 2018
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Canadian Mining Firm Zonte Metals Secures $1.2 Million USD in Financing

Zonte Metals will use the funds for "working capital purposes" and to finance exploration at the Cross Hills Iron Oxide Copper Gold Property in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Posted On November 22, 2018
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Continental Gold Announces Test Drilling Results from Veta Sur System at Buriticá Mine

The results are "helping to verify the upper boundary of the mineral reserve envelope for the Veta Sur system,” said Ari Sussman, CEO of Continental Gold.
Posted On November 19, 2018
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Frontera Energy Turnaround Continues with $45.1 Million USD in Net Income This Quarter

Frontera's oil-price hedges have now expired, and it believes that this will be a boon for future earnings as it tries to further move beyond its most trying financial times.
Posted On November 13, 2018
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Ecopetrol Reports Big Jump with Profits of $866 Million in the Third Quarter Amid Surging Oil Prices

"We were able to capture the profit coming from the higher international oil prices," said Ecopetrol CEO Felipe Bayón.
Posted On November 10, 2018
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Fitch Ratings Upgrades Gran Colombia Gold’s Rating to B with Stable Outlook

The company’s "credit risk lies in 2020 and 2021, with an expected lower production profile and possibility for lower grades,” stated Fitch.
Posted On October 30, 2018
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Nespresso Kicks Off Pilot Weather Insurance Program in Colombia with Blue Marble Microinsurance

The parametric insurance policies cover higher-than-expected rain and drought during the periods of the year when coffee beans are young and most susceptible to weather shocks.
Posted On October 16, 2018
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Colombian Constitutional Court Rules Local Communities Cannot Ban Mining Projects Through Popular Referendum

Multiple municipalities have cast ballots overwhelmingly in favor of vetoing the right of corporations to mine nearby recently in a referendum practice known as a "consulta popular."
Posted On October 16, 2018
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In Response to Air Quality Concerns, Ecopetrol Has Reduced Sulfur Content of Diesel Fuel Closer to U.S. Levels

The diesel Ecopetrol distributed across Colombia in September had an average of 17 parts per million, just north of the 15 ppm limit mandated in the United States.
Posted On October 14, 2018
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Frontera Energy Discovers Oil at Acorazado-1 Exploration Well in Los Llanos

The find came at the Acorazado-1 exploration well and marked the Canadian oil company’s fourth discovery in 2018.
Posted On October 9, 2018
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President Felipe Bayón (left) and USO President César Loza (right) finalized the labor agreement at the Ministry of Labor in Bogotá today alongside Minister of Labor Alicia Arango. (Photo credit: Ecopetrol)
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Ecopetrol Finalizes Labor Deal with USO Petroleum Workers Union Through 2022

To formalize an agreement announced last week, the heads of Ecopetrol and USO sat down yesterday to sign the deal.
Posted On September 29, 2018
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Ecopetrol Wins Joint Bid to Explore Pau-Brasil Oil Block in Vast Santos Basin off Brazilian Coast

Colombian state-controlled oil company Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) (BVC: ECOPETROL) was among the exploration block winners today at an auction in Brazil and now holds the rights to a portion of the oil extracted from the Santos basin off the coast of South America’s largest...
Posted On September 28, 2018
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Three Continental Gold Mining Workers Killed in Violent Attack

The tragedy follows the killing of a mining engineer working for Continental Gold earlier this month, who was left dead after his vehicle was attacked in Buriticá.
Posted On September 21, 2018
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Eco Oro Finalizes Sale of Two Mining Titles to Minesa in Santander

The $5 million USD deal includes two mining titles as well as "technical information and ancillary assets," said the Canadian mining firm.
Posted On September 17, 2018
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Ecopetrol Secures $665 Million USD Contingent Line of Credit from Scotiabank, Mizuho Bank

Ecopetrol says it may draw upon the credit line to strengthen its "liquidity position in the face of eventual growth opportunities" or "mitigate risks associated to unexpected fluctuations in crude prices."
Posted On September 10, 2018
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Mining Engineer Working for Continental Gold Killed in Central Colombia

Two engineers were attacked on the morning of September 5 in the town of Buriticá where the Toronto-based company operates a large gold mine
Posted On September 10, 2018
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Contract Worker Strike Shuts Down 19 Drilling Rigs at Ecopetrol’s La Cifa-Infantas Oil Field

USO said this week that it had presented a proposal to Ecoptrol that included a request for higher salary and improved benefits for some 35,000 direct and contracted workers. 
Posted On September 6, 2018
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Three Colombian Coffee Growers to Compete for Illy’s ‘Best of the Best’ Beans Award in New York

The Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award winner will be announced during a ceremony at the world-famous Rockefeller Center on October 4.
Posted On August 25, 2018
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Pipeline Hole Causes Gasoline Spill in Cundinamarca

This is the 20th illegal valve the company has found this year in this specific pipeline, according to Ecopetrol.
Posted On August 24, 2018
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Continental Gold Plans ‘More Aggressive’ Drilling After Promising Results at Buriticá Mine

"With underground development advancing at a productive rate and providing suitable drilling locations, the company will be more aggressive in drilling," stated Continental Gold.
Posted On August 23, 2018
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Ecopetrol Appoints Jaime Caballero Uribe as Chief Financial Officer

Within this role, Caballero will be the compliance agent for financial reporting to the Colombian Finance Superintendency.
Posted On August 19, 2018
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After Successful Exploratory Drilling, Frontera Energy to Begin Further Testing of Acorazado-1 Well in Los Llanos

The next step for the well will be to run and cement a liner in preparation for further testing, which is expected to take “several weeks,” said Frontera.
Posted On August 18, 2018
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Benefitting from High Oil Prices, Ecopetrol Reports Significant Increases in Earnings and Revenue in First Half of 2018

Ecopetrol reported 15.8 trillion pesos in earnings, an increase of 37.7% compared to the 11.5 trillion pesos brought in during the first half of 2017.
Posted On August 16, 2018
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Ecopetrol Begins Commercial Production at Infantas Oriente Oilfield

Ecopetrol plans to drill 20 wells as it begins to develop the field this year and another 47 wells in 2019.
Posted On June 26, 2018
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Interview: Colombian Mining Sector Is ‘Under-Explored’ – A Clear Advantage over the Long Term

"There are plenty of targets in Colombia that have never really seen modern exploration," says Lobo Tiggre. "That is clearly an advantage."
Posted On June 25, 2018
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GoldMining Inc. Begins Being Listed on Toronto Stock Exchange

The Vancouver-based mining company's common shares and purchase warrants were previously trading on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Posted On June 21, 2018
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Ecopetrol to Pay Off $156 Million USD in Loans Early

The loans date back to 2013 and were issued with a payment schedule that would end in 2023.
Posted On June 20, 2018
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Colombia Produced 865,987 Barrels of Oil per Day in May

This represents a 1.6% increase over the production in May 2017 and a 0.1% increase from last month.
Posted On June 14, 2018
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Frontera Energy to Split Stock for Shareholders as of June 26

Canadian oil company Frontera Energy Corporation will split its stock this year, issues a two-for-one share split on June 26.
Posted On June 12, 2018
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Colombia Named Guest of Honor Nation at 2018 World Barista Championship in Amsterdam

The barista competition and World of Coffee trade show will take place from June 21-23 in the Netherlands.
Posted On June 5, 2018
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Expectations for Colombian Coffee Production This Year Lowered to 14.2 Million Bags Amid Heavy Rains

Despite the annual production setback, the macro story for Colombian coffee production remains positive. “In the last decade, yields have increased nearly 30%."
Posted On May 30, 2018
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Frontera Energy Closes on New $100 Million USD Credit Facility

Following an initial eight-month term, the credit facility is expected to be extended to two years “upon satisfaction of certain extension conditions."
Posted On May 22, 2018
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Frontera Energy Sees Year-Over-Year Production and Sales Declines in First Quarter

Despite high oil prices, Frontera realized just $249.5 million USD in sales in the quarter compared to $316.6 million USD in the first quarter of 2017.
Posted On May 15, 2018
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Ecopetrol Starts Construction on 55-Kilometer Caldas Pipeline in Central Colombia

The 55-kilometer pipeline, with an 8-inch diameter, will span the distance from the town of Chinchiná in Caldas to Pereira.
Posted On May 11, 2018
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Ecopetrol Reports Income of $923 Million USD in First Quarter of 2018

Despite a major oil spill and below-target production, Ecopetrol reported its best quarterly results in four years amid higher oil prices.
Posted On May 6, 2018
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Goldmining Inc. Appoints Ken Wang to Board of Directors

“His depth of experience and extensive network...will be valuable as we continue to execute our business plan."
Posted On May 5, 2018
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Colombian Mining Association Head Says Sector Could Welcome $7 Billion USD in Foreign Investment in Next Four Years

Santiago Ángel expressed his optimism for a turnaround in a sector that brought in a relatively underwhelming $2.6 billion USD over the last four years.
Posted On May 3, 2018
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Dora Elena Balvin, secretaría de minas de Antioquia en Colombia. (Photo credit: Loren Moss)
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Mining Formalization in Colombia: Multinationals, Informal Miners ‘Have to Live Together,’ says Dora Elena Balvín, Antioquia Secretary of Mines

"There must be space for both the big mining companies and the small artisanal miners," says Dora Elena Balvín, secretary of mines in Antioquia.
Posted On April 30, 2018
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Colombian Oil Production Rose 6.5% in March to 856,478 Barrels per Day

Production was also up 4.1% over February of this year due to the reopening of several oilfields.
Posted On April 22, 2018
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Promigas CFO Aquiles Mercado González Discusses Construction of $224 Million Pipeline, Promioriente Bond

"It was difficult to determine what the risk was given the nature of the project we were trying to finance — a pipeline in the mountains," said Aquiles Mercado González.
Posted On April 22, 2018
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Ecopetrol Pays Annual Dividend Totaling More Than $150 Million USD to Minority Shareholders

The Colombian government, which owns the vast majority of Ecopetrol shares, will receive a dividend of $1.17 billion USD (3.2 trillion pesos).
Posted On April 20, 2018
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Interview: Continental Gold CEO Ari Sussman Says ‘There Is a lot More Gold to Find’ in Colombia

"Our current reserves and resources are just a tip of the iceberg of what's to come," says Ari Sussman, CEO of Continental Gold
Posted On April 3, 2018
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Major Oil Spill in Colombia from Ecopetrol Well Has Been Contained, Says Company

The environmental harm is ongoing, and Ecopetrol’s response to the catastrophe has drawn widespread criticism.
Posted On March 31, 2018
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Mario Garnero Retires from GoldMining Inc. Board of Directors

Garnero will remain involved with the company in an advisory capacity and his son, Mario Bernardo Garnero, will fill his seat on the board.
Posted On March 29, 2018
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Ecopetrol Appoints Board of Directors at Shareholder Meeting

At a shareholder meeting today, Ecopetrol appointed its board of directors and external auditor for 2018.
Posted On March 23, 2018
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Ecopetrol Strikes Oil at Lorito-1 Well in Department of Meta

The well is 55% owned by Ecopetrol with the remaining 45% stake held by Repsol subsidiary Talisman Colombia Oil & Gas Ltd.
Posted On March 14, 2018
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PentaNova Energy Subsidiary Granted Operatorship of Maria Conchita Gas Block in Colombia

MKMS Enerji Anonim Sirketi is a fully owned subsidiary of Canadian oil and gas company PentaNova Energy.
Posted On March 6, 2018
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Ecopetrol Adds 2,800 Barrels Per Day to Oil Production with Three New Wells

The wells are held jointly with U.S.-based Occidental Petroleum Corp. and have hit a combined 2,800 barrels per day in testing.
Posted On March 5, 2018
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PentaNova Energy Begins Drilling Gas Well in Maria Conchita Block in Colombia

PentaNova Energy has an 80% “beneficial working interest” in the Maria Conchita block.
Posted On March 2, 2018
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With Profits of Some $2.3 Billion USD in 2017, Ecopetrol Posts Best Results in Four Years

The net profit of 6.62 trillion pesos ($2.3 billion USD) is more than four times above the results of 2016 and the highest since 2013.
Posted On February 28, 2018
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Ecopetrol Extends Reserve Life to 7.1 Years with 3.7% Increase of Proven Reserves in 2017

Ecopetrol claimed proven reserves of 1.659 billion barrels of oil equivalent at the end of 2017, up from the 1.598 billion barrels in 2016.
Posted On February 23, 2018
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Major Shakeup: PentaNova Energy Appoints New President, CEO, and Chairman in Sweeping Management Overhaul

PentaNova will issue 4.8 million common shares to the new management team “as the inducement to join the company.”
Posted On February 20, 2018
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Camilo McAllister Resigns as CFO of Frontera Energy Corporation

McAllister will remain in the position through March 9. Alejandro Piñeros will fulfill CFO responsibilities until a permanent replacement is appointed
Posted On February 19, 2018
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Frontera Energy Suspends Operations at Cubiro Oil Field in Colombia After Local Violence, Threats

Frontera Energy this week suspended operations at a site in Casanare in response to violence, intimidation, and threats.
Posted On February 9, 2018
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Frontera Energy Hit 71,015 Barrels of Oil Equivalent Per Day to Close 2017, Averaged 64,445 Per Day in Fourth Quarter

Frontera Energy plans to drill between 40 to 50 wells in the first quarter of 2018.
Posted On January 22, 2018
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Gran Colombia Gold Increased Production by 16% in 2017 to 173,821 Ounces of Gold

The growth was aided by a good fourth quarter that saw production rise 26% compared to the fourth quarter of 2016.
Posted On January 17, 2018
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Colombia Produced 854,121 Barrels of Oil Per Day in 2017, a 3.4% Drop from 2016

Despite the year-over-year drop, the actual output did exceed Ministry of Mines and Energy's estimate of 840,000 barrels of oil per day.
Posted On January 16, 2018
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Coffee Prices End 2017 at 21-Month Low, with Colombian Milds Down 1.7%

The ICO estimates production in Colombia to decrease by 4.3%, to 14 million bags, this crop year.
Posted On January 14, 2018
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ELN Guerrillas Allegedly Kidnap Ecopetrol Contractor in Arauca

The abduction reportedly occurred around 7:30 am on the day that the UN head arrived in Colombia to discuss the nation’s peace process.
Posted On January 14, 2018
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Peace Talks with ELN at Risk After Multiple Attacks on Oil Pipeline in Colombia

President Santos recalled the nation's peace negotiator from Ecuador and told the military to "act with force and respond to this ELN aggression."
Posted On January 10, 2018
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Colombia Strengthens Commitment to Fight Amazon Deforestation in Partnership with WEF Tropical Forest Alliance 2020

Colombia has joined the World Economic Forum alliance to protect the Amazon from deforestation.
Posted On January 8, 2018
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Bezant Resources Finalizes Gold and Platinum Licenses in Western Colombia

With a final $200,000 USD payment, Bezant now holds an alluvial platinum license (FKJ-083) and gold license (HCA-082) in 2,659-hectare area of Chocó.
Posted On January 5, 2018
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Frontera Energy Completes Reorganization of Colombian Operations and Projects Higher Production Figures

The Canadian oil company's operations in the country are now held by the Colombian branch of Meta Petroleum Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary.
Posted On December 24, 2017
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Frontera Energy Adds Richard Herbert to Board and Promotes Three New Vice Presidents

Herbert has worked for BP, Philips Petroleum, and Talisman Energy and has experience working in the oil sector in Colombia.
Posted On December 21, 2017
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Continental Gold Exceeds Gold Estimates in Latest Trial Mining Test at Buriticá

With 8.60 grams of gold per tonne, the test "yielded significantly more ounces of precious metals than we estimated," said CEO Ari Sussman.
Posted On December 19, 2017
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Ecopetrol Strikes Oil in Santander at Coyote-1 Well

Ecopetrol has a 50% stake in the discovery, which is lighter than typical heavy Colombian oil, according to the company.
Posted On December 19, 2017
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Ecopetrol Plans to Ramp Up Exploration and Production in 2018 by Investing up to $4 Billion USD

The exploration plan calls for drilling at least 620 development wells and 12 exploration wells, an increase of around 140 wells over 2017.
Posted On November 27, 2017
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Crucial Court Ruling Could Lead to Higher Taxes for Mining and Oil Firms in Colombia

Colombia’s National Oil Association argues that the court’s ruling does not touch a critical article of Colombia’s tax code, Article 107.
Posted On November 11, 2017
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Colombia Announces First Renewable Energy Auction – Infusing Optimism into a Lagging Sector with Potential

The coming years could be crucial for renewables. If current conditions persist, Colombia could continue to lag behind.
Posted On November 11, 2017
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Ongoing Recovery: Fitch Ratings Upgrades Frontera Energy’s Rating from B to B+

"The rating upgrade reflects Frontera's ability to stabilize its operational and financial performance," stated Fitch Ratings.
Posted On November 5, 2017
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Eco Oro Minerals’ Plan of Arrangement Enters into Effect

Canadian mining company Eco Oro Minerals Corp. announced that its plan of arrangement has become effective.
Posted On October 31, 2017
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Frontera Energy Sells Interest in Petroelectrica de los Llanos for $56 Million USD

Eléctricas de Medellín – Ingeniería y S.A.S is the buyer in a cash deal for what Frontera Energy called a “non-core asset.”
Posted On October 28, 2017
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Ecopetrol to Establish Energy Marketing Company

Ecopetrol says the main purpose of the the new subsidiary “will be energy generation, conversion, and marketing."
Posted On October 24, 2017
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Ecopetrol and Petronas Sign Agreement to Jointly Pursue Oil and Gas Projects in the Americas

The two state oil companies have already partnered to look for resources off the coast of Mexico.
Posted On October 24, 2017
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Exploration Projects in Colombia Face Increasing Uncertainty as Another Town Votes Against Mining

“We cannot afford to lose this industry...I think we can save this marriage," said Orlando Velandia, president of the ANH.
Posted On October 22, 2017
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Frontera Energy to Fully Acquire Pacific Midstream by Buying Up Outstanding Shares for $225 Million USD

The Frontera chairman called the move a “very strategic acquisition” that will support the firm’s push to reduce transportation costs.
Posted On October 16, 2017
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Ecopetrol Awarded Patent in Colombia for Crude-Related Technology Innovation

Researchers were able to find the “optimal operating parameters” and the rate of air injection that simulate the emulsions recorded at industrial level.
Posted On October 11, 2017
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Ecopetrol Signs Contracts to Formalize Exploration Bids in Mexican Waters

"We are very pleased with the arrival in Mexico, a new milestone in the history of Ecopetrol," said company president Felipe Bayón Pardo.
Posted On October 3, 2017
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Caño Limon-Coveñas Pipeline in Colombia Suffers 46th Attack of the Year

Ecopetrol said that it “rejects these illegal actions” that endanger people, damage the environment, and harm neighboring communities.
Posted On September 29, 2017
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Continental Gold Discovers Vertical Extension of Deposit at Buriticá Mine in Antioquia

“Accelerating the drilling program only makes sense given the upside,” said Ari Sussman, CEO of Continental Gold.
Posted On September 19, 2017
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Interview: Paul Harris of Colombia Gold Symposium Breaks Down Recent Developments in Colombian Mining Sector

"Colombia can’t really afford to turn its nose up at the wealth of resources it has at its disposal," says Paul Harris.
Posted On September 17, 2017
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Exporting Green Gold: The Colossal U.S. Market Is Now Officially Open to Colombian Avocado Growers

New rules governing the importation of Hass avocados from Colombia into the United States took effect yesterday, marking a new era for Colombian growers. Now, avocado farmers in the country can officially apply for permits from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would allow...
Posted On September 15, 2017
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Eco Oro Minerals Secures $4 Million USD Loan to Fund Revised Settlement to End Shareholder Litigation

The alterations are being made to an agreement originally announced on August 1.
Posted On September 13, 2017
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Colombian Coffee Production Up 9% in August

The National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia cited good weather conditions for the higher yield.
Posted On September 4, 2017
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Attack on Caño Limón-Coveñas Pipeline Disrupts Ecopetrol Operations, Spills Oil in Local Gorges

"Ecopetrol emphatically rejects these illegal actions," said the oil company.
Posted On August 29, 2017
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Ecopetrol to Liquidate Two European Subsidiaries in Spain and Germany

The company said that its Spanish subsidiary “is currently inactive and is no longer needed by the business group.”
Posted On August 28, 2017
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Ecopetrol Formalizes the Creation of Mexican Subsidiary ECP Hidrocarburos México

After receiving approval from Mexican authorities, Ecopetrol has formally launched ECP Hidrocarburos México S.A. de C.V.
Posted On August 22, 2017
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Juan Carlos Echeverry Steps Down as Ecopetrol President, Will Be Replaced by Felipe Bayón Pardo

Bayón is expected to formally take over on September 15. The company did not reveal why Echeverry was stepping down.
Posted On August 17, 2017
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Eco Oro Names CFO Paul Robertson as Interim CEO

Robertson, the current chief financial officer of Eco Oro, is filling a void left by the recent resignation of Mark Moseley-Williams.
Posted On August 3, 2017
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Eco Oro Settles With Shareholders to End Internal Litigation and Plans to Move Forward with Arbitration Claim Against Colombia

“The agreement unites the shareholders of Eco Oro in pursuit of its arbitration claim against the Republic of Colombia,” said Eco Oro.
Posted On August 2, 2017
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The town of Buriticá in Antioquia has been the location of both legal and illegal mining. (Credit: Loren Moss)
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Six Killed by Mine Explosion in Central Colombia

How the explosion occurred after the personnel entered the mine remains unclear, but one member of the crew managed to survive a blast.
Posted On July 31, 2017
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