Labor contract deal ends strike at Chile’s Andina copper mine

Deal with world's top copper producer Codelco ends prolonged strike that began in mid-August.

Reuters | September 2, 2021 | 7:48 am

Chile needs $150bn to boost green copper output, minister says

Juan Carlos Jobet on Tuesday announced a new national mining blueprint that aims to increase the traceability of copper produced in Chile, slash water use and bolster diversity at mining companies.

Reuters | September 1, 2021 | 10:18 pm

Negotiations kick off over Cobre Panama mine contract

President Laurentino Cortizo pledged that a new contract should provide more public benefit.

Reuters | September 1, 2021 | 3:43 pm

BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks

BHP and Caterpillar announced that they are accelerating the development and deployment of zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 1, 2021 | 6:06 am

Chilean court backs Caserones environmental remediation plan

Environmental court has approved a $42 million compliance plan to rectify environmental damage in the country's north.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2021 | 4:28 am

Codelco reaches new agreement with union workers

The miner has reached an early agreement with the five unions representing workers at its key El Teniente mine.

Reuters | August 31, 2021 | 9:21 pm

Chile outlines plans for mining to increase traceability, use less water

It wants mining firms in turn to ensure production from large mines is 100% traceable by 2030, and by 2050 for medium and small mines.

Reuters | August 31, 2021 | 12:22 pm

Copper royalty bill clears another hurdle in Chile

The royalty proposal passed by three votes to two in the committee and will now go to the senate floor for debate.

Bloomberg News | August 31, 2021 | 12:17 pm

Amazon bears brunt of gold-prospecting surge, study shows

Between 1985 and 2020, the area of Brazil dedicated to mining grew more than sixfold to about half a million acres.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2021 | 12:39 pm

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