Future copper supply imperiled by project freeze at top producer Chile output forecasts for 2022 through 2024 could be rattled by project delays. Bloomberg News | July 23, 2020 | 10:12 am
Freeport CEO says no change of plans despite copper price rally US copper giant Freeport McMoRan swings to profit in second quarter after cost-cutting program. Frik Els | July 23, 2020 | 9:19 am
Zaldivar mine workers extend talks to avoid strike Antofagasta and workers decided to extend government-mediated talks for a new union contract. Reuters | July 23, 2020 | 9:02 am
Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 23, 2020 | 6:30 am
Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2020 | 5:59 am
Map shows global mining “relatively unscathed” by pandemic "It’s likely that miners will need to boost investment in local communities for some time as the full impact of covid-19 continues to play out." Frik Els | July 22, 2020 | 12:25 pm
Most mining mega deals involve Canadian companies – report PwC says Canadian miners played a key role in delivering a successful year for the world’s biggest mining companies in 2019. MINING.com Editor | July 22, 2020 | 12:00 pm
Perfect storm in scrap is copper’s hidden bull driver Global scrap trade flows have dropped significantly over the past two years as China has closed the import door. Reuters | July 22, 2020 | 11:32 am
Antofagasta copper output steady despite pandemic Production volumes in the second quarter were 5% ahead of expectations, but lower than in the first quarter. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 22, 2020 | 3:58 am