Antofagasta’s half-year profit up on strong copper prices In July, the company said full-year copper output from its four mines in Chile would be at the lower end of its guidance range. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 7:37 am
Heavy rains to threaten 25% of copper projects by 2050 Verisk Maplecroft predicts that by mid-century, a quarter of global copper projects will be affected by extreme precipitation. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 5:47 am
Arab Gulf States double down mining efforts The Arab Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are intensifying their focus on the mining sector to secure their economic futures. Jamil Hijazi | August 20, 2024 | 5:36 am
Anglo American to receive coal bids in September The sale process includes the Grosvenor and Moranbah North mines along with three smaller mines in Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 4:02 am
BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 3:36 am
Strike at Lundin’s Caserones copper mine showing no signs of resolution after a week The workers are prepared to drag out the strike for more than 40 days if needed, according to the union's president. Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 5:06 pm
Collective Mining fuses gold deposits into larger system at Guayabales in Colombia The results come from eight diamond drill holes, part of Collective’s ongoing 40,000-metre drilling program. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | August 19, 2024 | 2:23 pm
Chinese copper exports fall from record as local demand rebounds Exports of unwrought copper and products fell 40% from June to 140,940 tons, according to customs data on Sunday. Bloomberg News | August 19, 2024 | 9:59 am
Ivanhoe Electric’s Saudi JV begins drilling first target In November 2023, the JV kicked off its exploration campaign on 48,500 km2 of land on the Arabian Shield. Staff Writer | August 19, 2024 | 9:43 am
