Chilean workers vote to strike at world’s biggest copper mine Workers at BHP Billiton Ltd's Escondida mine in Chile, the world's biggest copper mine, have voted to reject a company wage offer and go on strike. Reuters | August 1, 2018 | 10:19 am
Rio Tinto down despite $7.2bn cash return to investors Company said first-half profit grew 12% to $4.42 billion, below the $4.53 billion forecast by analysts. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2018 | 3:46 am
Workers at Chile’s Caserones copper mine vote to strike – union The main union at Chile's Caserones mine has rejected operator Lumina Copper's final contract offer and workers have approved strike action. Reuters | July 31, 2018 | 2:03 pm
Glencore’s cobalt output up by almost a third thanks to Congo mines Glencore is the world’s No. 1 cobalt miner, while Congo is the largest producer of the key component for batteries that power electric vehicles. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2018 | 8:11 am
BHP, Rio deals show lack of options beyond shareholder returns: Russell BHP Billiton last week agreed to sell its U.S. shale oil and gas assets for $10.5 billion, while Rio Tinto appears on track to exit its troubled investment in the giant Grasberg copper and gold mine in Indonesia for about $3.5 billion. Reuters | July 31, 2018 | 4:52 am
Brazil studying auction of rights to six unexplored mining areas in 2019 The unexplored areas that have significant potential output of copper, gold, phosphate and other minerals. Reuters | July 30, 2018 | 4:18 pm
Union official at Chile’s Escondida mine predicts ‘overwhelming’ vote against BHP offer Union members have until Wednesday to finish voting on the company's proposal. Reuters | July 30, 2018 | 4:07 pm
First Quantum extends copper hedging, even as trade war clips prices The miner said it aims to ensure a level of cash flow for its $6.3 billion Cobre Panama project ahead of commercial production. Reuters | July 30, 2018 | 3:38 pm
Copper price bears shrug $280B China stimulus package And Chuquicamata stoppage, looming Escondida strike. Frik Els | July 30, 2018 | 2:58 pm