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BHP removes striking workers at huge Chile copper mine, output at risk

The union’s 2,400 members downed tools at Escondida Tuesday morning after rejecting BHP’s latest proposal as part of a collective bargaining.

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 3:49 pm

Germany, Italy import legally dubious Brazilian gold, study shows

About 94% of the Brazilian gold imported by Germany and…

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 10:37 am

Illegal mining soars near First Quantum’s idled Panama mine

More than 250 instances of illegal mining have been identified…

Bloomberg News | August 13, 2024 | 10:13 am

India to offer incentives for critical minerals extraction

India plans to provide funding for research institutes to give…

Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 7:15 am

BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike

The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 3:53 am

The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election

International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist.

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:31 am

Column: Funds dump copper as rising stocks dampen bull spirits

LME inventory last week touched a three-year peak.

Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 7:49 am

Gold, not dollar, is the best trump trade, survey shows

Trump’s platform of tax cuts, tariffs and weaker regulation are viewed as inflationary on Wall Street.

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 7:11 am

Peru 2024 GDP growth should surpass 3.1%, president says

The Tia Maria mine should bring Arequipa some 400 million soles ($108 million) a year, Dina Boluarte said.

Reuters | July 28, 2024 | 12:28 pm

Global coal demand to remain largely stable through 2025 — IEA

In its last publication, the Agency previously predicted a decrease in demand in 2024, with a moderate decline thereafter.

Staff Writer | July 28, 2024 | 8:32 am

Building the market for sustainable metals

The first generation of metals produced with little or no carbon emissions is headed to market.

By Mattias C. Karlsson and Erik Pedersen - Bain & Company | July 28, 2024 | 8:09 am

Australian gold sector firing at just the right time

It’s been a challenging few years for gold miners in Australia but the group now looks poised to capitalize on record prices.

Kristie Batten | July 28, 2024 | 6:39 am

Best resource investing bets for a Trump or Harris win

Commodity investors can’t ignore the spectacle unfolding in the States.

James Cooper | July 27, 2024 | 10:10 am

Teck draws M&A attention from big miners in rush for copper

Teck is seen as a logical merger partner, in particular for Anglo American or Vale SA’s base-metals business.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2024 | 11:17 am

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