US requests probe of alleged labor abuses at Grupo Mexico mine The request is the eleventh such action under the North American trade pact. Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 10:29 am
Boliden’s Ronnskar smelter declares force majeure on copper deliveries after fire The smelter produced 218,000 metric tons of copper in 2022. Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 9:37 am
Los Andes Copper allowed to restart drilling in Chile, stock surges Its Vizcachitas project represents one of the largest advanced copper deposits in the Americas. Staff Writer | June 16, 2023 | 9:17 am
Chile to tender lithium permits in first half of 2024 Private companies that win exploration licences will have priority to gain exploitation permits in association with a state-run company. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2023 | 9:03 am
Ivanhoe Mines invests in pulsed-power tech firm Ivanhoe will convert a loan balance of $76 million owed to the company by HPX into an equity investment in I-Pulse, HPX’s parent company. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2023 | 4:36 am
Codelco top brass seek to reassure market after CEO quits The company said it would stick to its strategy and operations in a bid to reassure markets following the surprise resignation. Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 12:21 am
First Quantum rebuffs informal approach from Barrick Gold Barrick made overtures to First Quantum in the last few months as part of its search for ways to expand in copper. Bloomberg News | June 15, 2023 | 9:26 am
Aurubis welcomes investigation into organized theft ring Some of the suspects were arrested and are now in custody. Reuters | June 15, 2023 | 7:38 am
Eldorado fully funded to complete Skouries build after EBRD investment The project is expected to produce a total of 140,000 oz of gold and 67 million lb of copper per annum over a 20-year mine life. Staff Writer | June 14, 2023 | 2:29 pm
