The workers have complained about a lack of investment at the mining firm's troubled Ventanas smelter.

Teck’s vice-president of sustainable development gave examples of how the company is attempting to solve operational issues through innovation — including using ideas from Star Trek.

As global markets wilt on fears of stagflation, gold has stayed relatively resilient given its haven status.

The turmoil that rocked financial markets this week has done little to shake the optimism around global mining at PDAC.

The project would supply renewable power to local customers in the Pilbara, the center of Australia’s iron ore export sector that hosts mines operated by BHP and Rio Tinto. 

Analyst Barbara Mattos explained that a ban on activities around glaciers could potentially impact 20-25% of current copper production.

The $3.3 billion project has been criticized for its impact on water availability in the populous capital region.