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Chile's Codelco, Escondida copper mines saw production drops in April

Chile’s Collahuasi copper mine expects to match 2018 record output this year – CEO

Last year the mine produced 560,000 tonnes of copper, placing it among Chile´s top three producing mines.

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 12:14 pm

Antofagasta to stay put on dividend policy but will return cash to shareholders

The company will retain its dividend policy of paying out at least 35% of underlying net earnings, but will pay out excess funds from the proceeds of sales to shareholders,

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 11:01 am

Global gold production dragged down by Grasberg

Freeport plans no dividend hikes, M&A for 2 years to focus on Grasberg – CEO

Freeport-McMoRan plans no dividend raises, acquisitions or debt buybacks over the next two years.

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 10:54 am

Rio Tinto to join World Bank’s green mining program

Rio Tinto plans to offer technical consulting advice, as well as contribute $1 million over five years to the program.

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 10:02 am

Adani’s $12bn Carmichael project hit with yet another lawsuit

Adani’s Australian coal mine wins further environmental approval

The company has taken a step closer to the construction of the Carmichael coal mine in Australia after winning federal approval for its groundwater management plan.

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 9:12 am

Done deal? Amplats said to have sold platinum mines to Sibanye for $100M

South Africa’s carbon tax could cost Amplats $21m a year from 2021 – CEO

South Africa’s parliament approved a long-delayed carbon tax bill in February as part of plans to reduce harmful emissions in the country.

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 9:05 am

Vale minority shareholders push for board, voting changes

A group of minority shareholders in Vale SA has proposed an alternative board member and to change the board election to a cumulative voting system.

Reuters | April 8, 2019 | 10:13 am

Is coal’s slump overdone? Australia’s resilient exports suggest maybe

There are some signs that the rapid decline in thermal coal prices in recent months has moved the market into oversold territory.

Reuters | April 8, 2019 | 9:26 am

Indonesia battery-grade nickel plant awaits environmental nod

Indonesia's first plant to produce battery-grade nickel is on track to start operations by 2020, though the project still needs an environmental permit that could take up to eight months.

Reuters | April 8, 2019 | 9:16 am

Chile mining activity up as non-mining activity plunges

BHP Americas boss says miners must make copper greener

Many in the industry have emphasized the importance of copper in the quest for a lower carbon economy.

Reuters | April 5, 2019 | 11:37 am

What to Watch as China Gives Commodities a Wild Start to Year

China gold demand firms, price dip adds to festive sparkle in India

In China, premiums of about $13-$15 were being charged over the benchmark, marginally higher than last week's $12-$14 range.

Reuters | April 5, 2019 | 10:26 am

Rio Tinto rejects allegation it dodged $700 million in Oyu Tolgoi taxes

Mongolia lawmakers seek to rewrite Oyu Tolgoi deal

The Gobi desert copper deposit promises to become one of Rio Tinto’s most lucrative properties, but it has been subject to repeated challenges from politician.

Reuters | April 5, 2019 | 9:58 am

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