BHP says Chile’s copper operations ‘normal’ despite strike The 200-member union walked off the job last Thursday. Reuters | June 1, 2021 | 11:27 am
Australia’s Wyloo proposes ‘future metals hub’ for Ontario It plans to invest C$25 million in studies that will look at the potential to create a local battery metals supply chain in the province. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 1, 2021 | 10:48 am
Vale Verde completes Serrote copper mine build The Serrote copper-gold development will produce 22,000 tonnes per year copper-equivalent over an initial 14-year mine life. MINING.com Editor | June 1, 2021 | 9:13 am
Home: Funds cut copper exposure as Chinese impetus fades Money managers have reduced their net long positioning on the CME copper contract by almost 30% in the space of three weeks. Reuters | June 1, 2021 | 7:15 am
Real-time measuring of tailings clay content may optimize reclamation processes Canadian researchers are developing a “clay analyzer” to help miners reduce tailings deposit footprints and minimize land disturbance. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 1, 2021 | 6:11 am
Centerra’s Kyrgyz units seek bankruptcy protection over Kumtor mine expropriation Centerra expects bankruptcy proceedings to prevent further efforts by Kyrgyzstan to strip Kumtor Gold of its assets. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2021 | 3:58 am
South Australia mining production tunnels past $5.4 billion amid commodity price boom Record copper sales and soaring gold and iron ore prices in the second half of 2020 have helped the Australian state reach its second-highest year of mining value. Andrew Spence - The Lead | May 31, 2021 | 5:13 pm
Balancing risk and reward in South America South America, a continent that offers sweet mineral riches sometimes serves them up with a sour side-dish of political risk. Trish Saywell - The Northern Miner | May 31, 2021 | 12:49 pm
Snapshot: Eight Canadian companies exploring in South America South America is home to rich deposits of gold, silver, copper, zinc and lithium. Marilyn Scales - The Northern Miner | May 31, 2021 | 11:52 am