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
Australian state defers Adani coal mine royalties ahead of election Carmichael's development became a key issue during Australia's 2019 parliamentary election and part of the reason for the Labor party's shock defeat. Reuters | October 1, 2020 | 8:47 am
Sierra Leone court lifts Octea asset freeze after complaint thrown out Ruling relates to only one of several legal complaints against the BSGR subsidiary. Reuters | October 1, 2020 | 5:34 am
Chilean government sees $74bn in mining investments over a decade The roster of investments includes sprawling projects from top global miners. Reuters | September 30, 2020 | 2:14 pm
Lundin seeks mediation to stave off strike at Candelaria mine The mine's union of 350 members rejected the company's latest offer. Reuters | September 30, 2020 | 10:12 am