Giant Chile mines are struggling just as world needs more copper

Chile, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s mined copper, posted its lowest monthly production in six years on Friday.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 10:43 am

Codelco’s 2022 pretax profit slumps 63%

The world's largest copper producer said its yearly production is…

Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 9:29 am

Illegal Amazon miners are expanding into copper as prices surge

Earlier this month, agents dismantled illicit mines in Canaa dos Carajas,…

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 7:33 am

Barrick Gold, PNG ink new deal to restart Porgera mine

Through the New Porgera Progress Agreement all parties have committed…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 3:43 am

Rio Tinto, First Quantum partner to move La Granja copper project in Peru to development

First Quantum will acquire a 55% stake in the project…

Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 3:11 pm

Iron ore price rout hacks $160 billion off Top 50 mining stocks

Iron ore’s whitenuckle descent took a chunk out of the MINING.COM TOP 50 ranking of the world’s most valuable miners amid a continuing rally in uranium, coal and lithium prices.

MINING.com Editor | October 6, 2021 | 1:03 pm

Zambia is reviewing mining tax framework, minister says

The mining industry is key for heavily indebted Zambia, accounting for 10% of the country's GDP.

Reuters | October 6, 2021 | 10:14 am

Dam disasters were wake up call for Vale, CEO says

Eduardo Bartolomeo said his own remuneration package now sets targets for safety and sustainability, with 20% of his long-term compensation associated with ESG goals.

Reuters | October 6, 2021 | 8:47 am