Union rejects Lundin offer at Candelaria mine, strike chances raised The company or workers can still request government mediation to try to reach an agreement. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 4:05 pm
Newcrest Mining cleared to trade on TSX from Oct 13 Newcrest says it had seen increased interest from North American investors in the gold sector over the last six months. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 3:56 pm
Peru miners aiming for full-strength workforce by year-end Local copper production fell by 2.5% in August to 193,852 tonnes compared to July. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 3:49 pm
Brazil’s VP Mourão says mining in indigenous lands is legal, but needs regulation Hamilton Mourão said that Brazil should map the resources of the Amazon rainforest by allowing exploration in order to draw private investment. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 8:19 am
Indonesia says in talks with Tesla on potential investment Country's government is in early discussions with car maker to develop a full supply chain for nickel, an official said. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 8:10 am
Lundin Mining union in Chile says talks making “slow progress” Both the company and the union are trying to avoid a strike at the deposit. Reuters | October 4, 2020 | 6:30 am
Vale in talks with Tesla, EV sector for Canada nickel Musk offered a "giant contract" if supplies could be produced in an environmentally sensitive way. Reuters | October 2, 2020 | 3:18 pm
Colombia’s mining future tied to metals not coal, minister says Mining concessions cover just 3% of Colombia's territory. Reuters | October 2, 2020 | 10:19 am
MMG’s Congo mine pauses production to switch from sulphide to oxide ore Production at the Kinsevere copper mine will be halted until the end of April 2021. Reuters | October 2, 2020 | 10:11 am
Indonesia says battery-grade nickel project drops deep-sea waste plan PT Hua Pioneer Indonesia, the company that requested the deep-sea tailing approval on behalf of the project had cancelled its request. Reuters | October 2, 2020 | 8:36 am
South African union threatens strike at coal and diamond mines NUM threatened to call a strike at mining companies De Beers, Exxaro and Petra Diamonds after failing to reach wage agreements. Reuters | October 2, 2020 | 8:27 am
Brazil seeks to re-open $27bn lawsuit against BHP, Vale Brazilian federal and state prosecutors have asked a court to re-open a multi-billion dollar civil action suit against miners for damages caused by the Fundao dam burst in 2015. Reuters | October 1, 2020 | 12:27 pm