BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strikeThe strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at 8 a.m. Chile time and involves the union’s 2,400 members.Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2024 | 3:53 am
Union at BHP’s Escondida mine says company made ‘illegal’ offer amid negotiationsThe union accuses the company of making an offer outside…Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 3:33 pm
Peru copper output slides nearly 12% in JuneOver the first six months of 2021, the country produced…Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 9:40 am
Copper frenzy draws mining giants to Argentina after Milei’s reforms Argentina could be a major supplier by 2035. Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 7:55 am
Anglo American rejects BHP’s third bid, extends deadline Anglo has left the door open for BHP as it agreed to grant it a one-week extension to table a binding offer. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2024 | 7:03 am
Anglo’s second largest investor demands BHP bid revision Petition by South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which owns a roughly 7% stake in Anglo, comes just hours before bid deadline. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2024 | 3:33 am
Peru’s 2024 copper target is realistic, mining magnates say The South American country produced 2.76 million tons of copper last year, dropping its rank from first to second for global production. Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 2:40 pm
Solaris ends plan to sell stake to Zijin Mining, cites government rules Canada's government has taken a tough stance specifically on investments from China in critical minerals such as copper, graphite and lithium. Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 9:34 am
Kuya Silver begins production at Bethania mine in Peru Production is expected to ramp up progressively over the next year to an initial target of 350 tonnes per day. Staff Writer | May 21, 2024 | 8:54 am
Southern Copper eyes start of stalled Peru mine project as soon as this year The company has had permits to build its Tia Maria project for years yet held back because of environmental opposition. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2024 | 7:05 am
Lumina Gold to complete Cangrejos feasibility study by mid-2025 Lumina says its Cangrejos gold-copper project in southwest Ecuador is among the world’s top 26 gold assets under development. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2024 | 5:45 am
Get real: Copper price record was 56 years ago Jeff Currie: Add AI data centers and military demand to green capex and copper should soon test 1968 levels of $15,000 inflation adjusted. Frik Els | May 20, 2024 | 1:23 pm