Western Australia gold mining ripe for more (friendly) M&AThe small and fragmented WA gold sector remains ripe for consolidation, even after several deals already so far this year.Kristie Batten | August 14, 2024 | 2:42 am
BHP removes striking workers at huge Chile copper mine, output at riskThe union’s 2,400 members downed tools at Escondida Tuesday morning…Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 3:49 pm
Hindalco misses first-quarter profit estimates on higher expensesThe company reported profit below estimates, hurt by a jump…Reuters | August 13, 2024 | 7:06 am
Nippon Steel executive saw positive reaction from US Steel workers and others Nippon Steel Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori returned to the US in an effort to close the deal amid growing regulatory scrutiny and political opposition. Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:41 pm
Codelco reaches agreement with Andina mine workers At the end of May, Codelco wrapped up negotiations with two other unions at the mine. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 4:23 pm
Copper output from Codelco slides 6% in April Copper output also fell during the month at Chile's Escondida mine, though it edged up 1.9% in Collahuasi mine. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 12:28 pm
Brazil adds Vale to so-called “dirty list” after contractor subjected workers to slave-like labour Vale said that its inclusion in the list is incorrect and that it will take the necessary steps for its immediate removal. Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 11:20 am
Sibanye loosens debt covenants to boost cash amid lower prices The miner said on Friday that all of its lenders have agreed to raise the debt threshold on all facilities. Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 7:34 am
Codelco targets 2030 start at Maricunga lithium project Construction at the project, dubbed “Paloma”(dove), is expected to start in early 2027, with Codelco's partner to be announced in early 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2024 | 3:52 am
Codelco chairman says SQM lithium deal on track, despite Tianqi dispute Chile's financial regulator is currently reviewing Tianqi's complaint, and has said that the company could appeal the decision in the court system. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 4:22 pm
Vale invests $340 million in Carajás Railway locomotive fleet improvement project The miner closed a 10-year deal with Wabtec to optimize the maintenance services for its fleet in the Estrada de Ferro Carajás. Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 10:50 am
Brazil seeks $20.7 billion from Vale, BHP over 2015 dam collapse The government has also set a 12-year period for the payments to be made. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 9:39 am