Medellin-based gold mining giant Mineros SA reported November 14 that its consolidated third quarter (3Q) 2017 operating income rose 14% year-on-year, to COP$589 billion (US$195 million), while net income rose 7.46%, to COP$91 billion (US$30 million). In its mainly alluvial mining operations in Colombia, Mineros SA’s net income rose a slight 0.7% year-on-year, to COP$93