Union calls for strike at BHP’s Escondida, Spence mines in Chile

Union members were called to walk off the job starting Thursday.

Reuters | May 25, 2021 | 8:57 pm

Copper price down again despite strike threat at world’s largest mine

The copper price edged lower on Tuesday despite the threat of strike action at two of the world’s biggest copper mines

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 25, 2021 | 12:43 pm

Forrest’s Wyloo Metals plans takeover offer for Noront Resources, stock surges

Noront is developing nickel, copper, chrome and platinum projects in Ontario's Ring of Fire region.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 25, 2021 | 9:53 am

Global Mining Symposium: Manitoba’s vast under-explored mineral wealth has much to offer, panel says

There are large areas that are under-explored and these are areas that have a huge amount of potential for Tier-One discoveries, TNM's recent Global Mining Symposium has heard.

Northern Miner Staff | May 25, 2021 | 6:24 am

BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine in Chile signs labor deal with supervisory staff

The mine, which produced 68,900 tonnes of copper in 2020, has faced problems in its attempt to obtain environmental permits that would allow it to remain in operation.

Reuters | May 25, 2021 | 3:35 am

A game of chicken is clouding tax debate in top copper nation

As a controversial copper windfall tax goes before Chile’s senate, debate is being stymied by huge differences in estimates for the impact on producers.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2021 | 2:51 pm

Codelco strikes deal with Microsoft to fast-track digitization at its copper mines

The joint project will beef up the company's capacity to make its production processes more efficient and promote sustainability.

Reuters | May 24, 2021 | 11:41 am

Government plays key role in water, waste, biodiversity management of mining sector – report

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development says successful environmental management across the mine life cycle depends on strong legal frameworks, regulations, and policies.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 23, 2021 | 12:38 pm

Commodity ‘supercycle’ a cue for Saudi state miner to cut debt

The new CEO of Saudi Arabia Mining Co. has plans to halve the ratio of debt to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization over the next five years.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2021 | 10:01 am

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