Glencore copper mine in Congo sends 350 contractors home Glencore's Katanga Mining sent 350 workers to be repatriated after the miner delayed the commissioning of an acid plant. Reuters | April 12, 2020 | 12:49 pm
Codelco says it may have to slow investment plan Codelco's president, Octavio Araneda, said the company is going to have to consider deferring some investments. Reuters | April 12, 2020 | 11:13 am
Montana signs off on controversial copper mine Black Butte has been met with criticism from local environmental groups over recent years. Jackson Chen | April 10, 2020 | 10:29 am
Exploding costs: An analysis of Galore Creek Our industry’s cost overrun problem is multi-faceted. Brad Terhune - Costmine | April 10, 2020 | 6:00 am
Wallbridge operations remain suspended until May The company has also withdrawn its full-year 2020 exploration drilling guidance. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 9, 2020 | 2:02 pm
Nexa’s Peru operations remain suspended Production at Cerro Lindo, Atacocha and El Porvenir mines remains suspended as the government extends the quarantine period until April 26. MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 9, 2020 | 1:21 pm
Force majeure declared at giant Peru copper mine MMG has notified customers, including three major Chinese smelters according to Reuters. Reuters | April 9, 2020 | 9:11 am
Chile’s outsourced Codelco workers slam suspension of contract work over coronavirus The Confederation of Copper Workers complained Codelco made the decision without seeking their input or alternatives. Reuters | April 9, 2020 | 8:59 am
BHP confirms first two cases of coronavirus at Escondida mine One in-house worker and one contractor had shown symptoms and tested positive. Reuters | April 9, 2020 | 8:12 am