Australian zinc explorer Heron Resources gets waiver on debt facility Heron's cash woes come at a time when zinc prices have dropped sharply due to a supply glut. Reuters | September 29, 2019 | 10:41 pm
Peru’s environmental regulator imposes new controls on Las Bambas’ trucks The government body found that the miner's vehicles are contravening environmental regulations when it comes to air, noise, land and water pollution. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 29, 2019 | 11:20 am
Union leader asks workers to vote for strike action at Los Pelambres Workers are expected to go to the polls Monday and Tuesday and reject Antofagasta’s latest proposal. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 29, 2019 | 9:57 am
Feature: retired Phelps Dodge miner still reigns at the Queen of Copper Camps Bennie Scott recounts mining days passed, remembering in vivid detail the techniques, dangers and drama. Amanda Stutt | September 27, 2019 | 12:55 pm
Zambia scraps sales tax plan in concession to miners Relations had soured over proposed tax changes and a dispute between government and Vedanta Resources over its Konkola Copper Mines unit. Reuters | September 27, 2019 | 10:18 am
Chile’s Piñera announces frugal 2020 budget amid trade tensions Centre-right President will boost spending by a modest 3% in his proposed 2020 budget, the lowest increase in a decade. Reuters | September 27, 2019 | 6:45 am
US steps up efforts to limit China’s control of critical minerals Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2019 | 4:43 am
Chile court sends $2.5 billion Dominga copper project for environmental review The years-long evaluation of and legal battle over Dominga has drawn criticism from the business community and conservative politicians. Reuters | September 26, 2019 | 3:47 pm
Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2019 | 9:45 am