Workers at BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile approve labor contractThe deal also includes a 2 percent increase over current base salaries.Reuters | June 11, 2018 | 11:50 am
US to spend $1 million on abandoned uranium mines cleanupAmendment to an energy and water act expediting the cleanup…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2018 | 8:08 am
Vale moves ahead with long-awaited expansion of Voisey’s Bay mineTransiting Voisey's Bay nickel mine from open-pit operations to underground…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2018 | 3:42 am
Cochilco raises 2023 copper price forecast to $3.90/pound According to Cochilco, the world market for refined copper will have a deficit this year of 67,000 tonnes. Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 7:56 am
Nevada regains position as most attractive mining jurisdiction The Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western Australia second, and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan third. Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 6:33 am
Newcrest board backs $19.5 billion Newmont takeover The due diligence period on the offer ends May 11. Bloomberg News | May 3, 2023 | 6:03 pm
Barrick CEO Bristow rails against Ottawa’s interference in Canadian mining industry Barrick CEO Mark Bristow is refusing to shut the door on accepting new investment from state-controlled Chinese companies, and questioned the move by Canada and the US to clamp down on such investment. Niall McGee – The Globe & Mail | May 3, 2023 | 5:49 pm
Copper price is set to close at its lowest level since January 5 A Reuters poll showed that prices are due to recover slightly, supported by low inventories. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 3, 2023 | 10:15 am
Barrick CEO says he has ‘no intention’ of pursuing Teck deal “We’re certainly learning from it and watching how that progresses,” said Mark Bristow. Bloomberg News | May 3, 2023 | 8:13 am
Copper mine flashes warning of ‘huge crisis’ for world supply Wood Mackenzie estimates a greener world will be short about six million tonnes of copper by next decade. Bloomberg News | May 3, 2023 | 8:01 am
Freeport Indonesia must divest additional 10% stake to govt, says minister Freeport will also be required to build a smelter in Papua. Reuters | May 3, 2023 | 7:40 am
New method allows for recovery of 100% of the silver in thin-film solar cells An environmentally friendly process allows for the recovery of 100% of the silver and 85% of the indium contained in thin-film solar cells. Staff Writer | May 3, 2023 | 6:06 am