Half of all copper mining is at drought risk with climate change

Even in an optimistic low emission scenario for 2050, more than half the world’s copper mines will be in areas exposed to drought risk that’s deemed significant.

Bloomberg News | April 29, 2024 | 5:08 pm

Lithium Ionic’s high-grade assays follow resource increase at Bandeira in Brazil

The company’s resource update for Bandeira, northeast of Araçuaí, outlined measured and indicated resources of 23.7 million tonnes.

Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 9:39 am

Codelco plans lithium exploration in Pedernales salt flat in late 2024

Lithium in Chile is currently mined only in the Atacama salt flat.

Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 8:57 am

Vale, BHP offer $25 billion settlement for Mariana disaster, authorities seek more

Companies presented Brazilian authorities with a settlement proposal related to reparations for the 2015 tailings dam burst.

Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 7:13 am

Takeover rules to prevent Anglo from saying much on BHP bid at AGM

BHP's $39 billion bid will be the elephant in the room at Anglo American's Tuesday annual general meeting.

Reuters | April 29, 2024 | 7:07 am

BHP mega bid and $10,000 copper expose mining’s biggest problem

The biggest producers all want to increase copper output to take advantage of rising demand for electric vehicles, grid infrastructure and data centers.

Bloomberg News | April 28, 2024 | 11:22 am

Court decision to uphold mining ban in Colombian town impacts AngloGold project

In 2017, a popular referendum in Ibagué resulted in a ban against developments such as AngloGold Ashanti’s La Colosa gold project.

Staff Writer | April 28, 2024 | 8:46 am

Antofagasta fined for breaking water extraction rules in drought-ridden Chilean region

Chile’s General Water Directorate fined Antofagasta Minerals’ Minera Los Pelambres for the unauthorized extraction of surface and groundwater.

Staff Writer | April 27, 2024 | 5:51 pm

BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected

BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American after its $39 billion initial proposal was rejected.

Reuters | April 27, 2024 | 1:43 pm

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