Codelco strikes deal with Microsoft to fast-track digitization at its copper mines

The joint project will beef up the company's capacity to make its production processes more efficient and promote sustainability.

Reuters | May 24, 2021 | 11:41 am

Codelco says 40% of its copper output at risk if glacier bill passes

Codelco said its Andina, El Teniente and Salvador operations would be impacted by the prohibitions currently under consideration in the bill.

Reuters | May 23, 2021 | 9:39 am

BHP sells stake in Gulf of Mexico’s Neptune field

BHP has agreed to transfer its 35% ownership interest to JV partner EnVen Energy Ventures.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 21, 2021 | 9:46 am

Fujimori looks to speed up projects to tap copper riches in Peru

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori would support energy and mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser said.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 7:53 pm

Mako nears commercial gold production in Nicaragua

The San Albino gold project in northern Nicaragua may reach commercial production at the end of the quarter.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 20, 2021 | 1:15 pm

Codelco says its copper is 100% traceable amid sustainability drive

The announcement comes amid a broader push by the company to reduce water consumption, recycle industrial waste and scale back carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.

Reuters | May 20, 2021 | 9:05 am

SQM shuns fears of higher taxes in Chile, fast-tracks expansions

Expansions are expected to boost SQM's output to 180,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate and 30,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide by the end of 2022.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2021 | 7:09 am

The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test

Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2021 | 6:43 am

Chile’s Escondida copper mine union hopes for deal but girds for strike

A potential strike would not begin until at least August, which is when the current Escondida workers’ contract expires.

Reuters | May 19, 2021 | 2:36 pm

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