BHP, Lundin grab Filo in $3bn South American copper deal BHP and Lundin are creating a 50/50 JV that will own Filo del Sol, spanning the Argentina-Chile border, and the Josemaría copper project. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2024 | 3:54 am
The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:31 am
Column: Funds dump copper as rising stocks dampen bull spirits LME inventory last week touched a three-year peak. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 7:49 am
Union at BHP’s Escondida mine urges rejection of contract offer, strike possible The union and BHP have repeatedly clashed due to work stoppages, pressure to increase production and complaints about worker safety. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 7:43 am
LME approves Saudi port as warehouse delivery point The LME has approved Red Sea port city Jeddah as a warehouse delivery point for copper and zinc. Reuters | July 29, 2024 | 6:44 am
BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile now fully autonomous Spence copper mine in Chile has celebrated three months of being BHP’s first fully autonomous operation, with zero incidents. Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 5:19 am
Peru 2024 GDP growth should surpass 3.1%, president says The Tia Maria mine should bring Arequipa some 400 million soles ($108 million) a year, Dina Boluarte said. Reuters | July 28, 2024 | 12:28 pm
Teck draws M&A attention from big miners in rush for copper Teck is seen as a logical merger partner, in particular for Anglo American or Vale SA’s base-metals business. Bloomberg News | July 26, 2024 | 11:17 am
Codelco says output falls 8% in first half of 2024 Coldelco has said this year's output should top the 1.325 million tons produced last year. Reuters | July 26, 2024 | 8:20 am
