Workers at Codelco threaten strike over lack of investment at smelterCodelco last week said it stopped its Ventanas smelter and refinery to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency.Reuters | June 14, 2022 | 12:11 pm
Salazar, Adventus earmark $270m for Ecuador copper-gold projectPre-construction work at the Curipamba-El Domo copper and gold project is…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2022 | 7:58 am
Argentina offers tax sweeteners to encourage fledgling copper sectorArgentina said it would introduce a new optional tax regime…Reuters | June 13, 2022 | 5:36 pm
Future copper supply imperiled by project freeze at top producer Chile output forecasts for 2022 through 2024 could be rattled by project delays. Bloomberg News | July 23, 2020 | 10:12 am
Freeport CEO says no change of plans despite copper price rally US copper giant Freeport McMoRan swings to profit in second quarter after cost-cutting program. Frik Els | July 23, 2020 | 9:19 am
Zaldivar mine workers extend talks to avoid strike Antofagasta and workers decided to extend government-mediated talks for a new union contract. Reuters | July 23, 2020 | 9:02 am
Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 23, 2020 | 6:30 am
Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 5:59 am
Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic "It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out." Frik Els | July 22, 2020 | 12:25 pm
Most mining mega deals involve Canadian companies – report PwC says Canadian miners played a key role in delivering a successful year for the world’s biggest mining companies in 2019. MINING.com Editor | July 22, 2020 | 12:00 pm
Perfect storm in scrap is copper’s hidden bull driver Global scrap trade flows have dropped significantly over the past two years as China has closed the import door. Reuters | July 22, 2020 | 11:32 am
Antofagasta copper output steady despite pandemic Production volumes in the second quarter were 5% ahead of expectations, but lower than in the first quarter. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2020 | 3:58 am