Copper price down as labour conflicts in Chile resolved, supply concerns fade

Workers at Codelco’s Andina mine end a more than three-week stoppage, strike avoided at BHP's Cerro Colorado mine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 13, 2021 | 8:38 am

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 7:20 am

Strike threat averted at BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine

BHP strikes a deal with the Cerro Colorado labour union to avoid strike action.

Reuters | September 12, 2021 | 2:52 pm

BHP, Codelco wage deals in Chile ease copper supply risks

Union leaders at a BHP Group mine in Chile will present a new wage proposal to members in the latest sign of easing labor tensions in the top copper-producing nation.

Bloomberg News | September 10, 2021 | 2:59 pm

Colombia not liable to pay $736m to Eco Oro Minerals

Eco Oro pulled out of the Angostura gold concession in 2019 after the project in Santander province was cut in half by a constitutional court ruling.

Reuters | September 10, 2021 | 11:08 am

Lundin Mining CEO to leave the post by year-end

Marie Inkster, one of very few females in top positions in the Canadian mining sector, joined Lundin in 2008 and served as CFO for ten years before being appointed president, CEO and director in 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 10, 2021 | 8:13 am

Vale’s red-tape headache Is boon for sagging iron ore market

The Rio de Janeiro-based company said it’s targeting production capacity of 370 of million tonnes next year, compared with a previous 400 million tonnes goal.

Bloomberg News | September 10, 2021 | 7:59 am