Chile’s copper output down in 2019 on declining grades

The aftershock was the strongest of several that have followed Tuesday's massive 8.2-magnitude. Mining operations remain unaffected.

Gold giant was unable to negotiate the renewal of an occupancy agreement with a group of landowners.

World prices for copper jumped as the quake in the world's No.1 producer raised supply concerns.

Local media is reporting the miner is hours away from resuming its coal shipments at its Cienaga port.

Brazilian giant Vale acquired the interest in Simandou deposit in Guinea from BSGR for $2.5 billion in 2010, but stopped payments after the first $500 million was forked over.

The ruling was sparked by inspections carried out from March 16 to March 20 that detected contaminants in adjacent lakes.

The former Xstrata boss is already hunting for mining deals.

But natural resource industry exempt.

Due to declining ore grades and lower metal prices.