Sibanye halts Century zinc operations following bushfire

The company expects operations at its zinc project in Australia to remain suspended until mid-November.

Staff Writer | October 18, 2024 | 9:49 am

Vale to hold hearing on Bacaba copper project in Brazil

Vale plans to replace copper production from the depleting Sossego…

Staff Writer | October 18, 2024 | 9:00 am

BHP’s Olympic Dam mine halted after storm hits

Severe electrical storms have damaged critical transmission infrastructure in South…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2024 | 3:49 am

Saudi’s Manara in advanced talks to buy stake in First Quantum’s Zambian mines

Manara, a JV between Ma'aden and its $925 billion public…

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 3:00 am

BHP iron ore output beats, copper production edges up on better grades at Escondida

The global miner completed the debottlenecking work at the port…

Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 3:02 pm

Codelco invests in EVs, cacti as part of green makeover

As part of the green makeover, a fleet of some 100 electric buses brings workers from the nearby city of Rancagua.

Reuters | August 21, 2024 | 7:20 am

SQM profit down 63%, anticipates continued weak lithium prices

The world's second-biggest lithium producer expects the downward trend in the metal's prices to continue for the rest of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 21, 2024 | 5:23 am

Hindustan Zinc nearly doubles dividend payout

The move is expected to help group parent Vedanta Resources reduce its debt.

Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 7:46 am

Antofagasta’s half-year profit up on strong copper prices

In July, the company said full-year copper output from its four mines in Chile would be at the lower end of its guidance range.

Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 7:37 am

BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally

Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere.

Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 3:36 am

Strike at Lundin’s Caserones copper mine showing no signs of resolution after a week

The workers are prepared to drag out the strike for more than 40 days if needed, according to the union's president.

Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 5:06 pm

Teck Coal fined for unauthorized waste disposals in British Columbia

The Teck coal unit was fined close to C$221,000 for nearly 30 cases of environmental breaches in southeastern BC.

Staff Writer | August 19, 2024 | 10:59 am

Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine signs new deal, ending risk of strike

Earlier, the union had sent a memo to members warning it might re-start the strike if the company did not "rectify its position" over contract talks.

Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 8:33 am

Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike

The mine's powerful union went on strike on Tuesday over payment disputes.

Reuters | August 18, 2024 | 10:07 am

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