Incoming Codelco CEO ‘optimistic’ about long-term copper price The new operation at Chuquicamata would help Chile keep pace with modern demands for cleaner and more productive operations. Reuters | August 14, 2019 | 12:25 pm
Vedanta fails to stop KCM liquidation in meeting with Zambia’s president While the president agreed to listen to Vedanta Chairman Anil Argawal's position it did not change his mind. Reuters | August 14, 2019 | 11:22 am
China to launch new round of coal mine safety checks The checks follow a spate of fatal coal mine accidents that stirred concerns over poor safety conditions. Reuters | August 14, 2019 | 9:25 am
Lead jumps again as Port Pirie smelter goes down again It's turning out to be a torrid summer for the usually sedate lead market. Reuters | August 14, 2019 | 9:21 am
Glencore loses bid to stop Australian tax office using ‘Paradise Papers’ The ruling potentially opens the door for Glencore to receive a backdated tax bill. Reuters | August 14, 2019 | 6:54 am
Copper exports resume from Peruvian port of Matarani Shipments from four mines that produce about half of Peru's copper had been suspended for nearly three weeks due to the unrest. Reuters | August 13, 2019 | 10:19 am
AMCU union disappointed by Lonmin wage offer The AMCU demanded a monthly basic wage of 17,000 rand ($1,145), a raise of about 48%. Reuters | August 13, 2019 | 9:06 am
Indonesia’s president to decide whether ore export ban to be brought forward The ban is currently due to come into force in 2022. Reuters | August 13, 2019 | 5:53 am
China’s major copper smelters boost July output Refined copper cathode production by major Chinese smelters increased by 5.3% in July. Reuters | August 12, 2019 | 1:03 pm
Brazil regulator pushes back deadline to close dangerous tailings dams Brazil's mining regulator on Monday extended the deadlines by up to four years. Reuters | August 12, 2019 | 10:20 am
Northern Minerals signs rare earths supply deal with Thyssenkrupp Thyssenkrupp has agreed to purchase the entirety of the heavy rare earth carbonate from the Browns Range project. Reuters | August 12, 2019 | 9:51 am
Mexican president says won’t cancel mining concessions, or grant new ones Mexico is the world's top silver producer and one of the largest producers of copper and gold. Reuters | August 12, 2019 | 9:07 am