Jiangxi Copper, MCC aim to develop Mes Aynak mine in Afghanistan

The companies took on a 30-year lease for the mine in 2008, which has an estimated reserve of 11.08 million tonnes of copper.

Reuters | September 13, 2021 | 7:38 am

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 7:20 am

‘Here we go again,’ reacts Northern Dynasty’s Thiessen on EPA permitting decision

Biden permitting decisions give major US mining investment a black eye.

Henry Lazenby | September 12, 2021 | 4:04 pm

Strike threat averted at BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine

BHP strikes a deal with the Cerro Colorado labour union to avoid strike action.

Reuters | September 12, 2021 | 2:52 pm

BHP, Codelco wage deals in Chile ease copper supply risks

Union leaders at a BHP Group mine in Chile will present a new wage proposal to members in the latest sign of easing labor tensions in the top copper-producing nation.

Bloomberg News | September 10, 2021 | 2:59 pm

US House committee votes to block Rio Tinto’s Resolution mine

The San Carlos Apache tribe and other Native Americans say the mine would destroy sacred land.

Reuters | September 10, 2021 | 1:45 pm

Copper, aluminum prices up as inflation runs hot

A broad rally in base metals markets is gathering pace, with tight supply, logistical logjams and booming demand creating an inflationary storm.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 10, 2021 | 9:05 am

Lundin Mining CEO to leave the post by year-end

Marie Inkster, one of very few females in top positions in the Canadian mining sector, joined Lundin in 2008 and served as CFO for ten years before being appointed president, CEO and director in 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 10, 2021 | 8:13 am

Zambian president promises to cut deficit, review mining policies

Last November Africa's second-biggest copper producer became the first country on the continent to default on its sovereign debt during the pandemic.

Reuters | September 10, 2021 | 7:48 am

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