August 14, 2019 Incoming Codelco CEO ‘optimistic’ about long-term copper price The new operation at Chuquicamata would help Chile keep pace with modern demands for cleaner and more productive operations.
August 14, 2019 Vedanta fails to stop KCM liquidation in meeting with Zambia’s president While the president agreed to listen to Vedanta Chairman Anil Argawal's position it did not change his mind.
August 14, 2019 China to launch new round of coal mine safety checks The checks follow a spate of fatal coal mine accidents that stirred concerns over poor safety conditions.
August 14, 2019 Glencore loses bid to stop Australian tax office using ‘Paradise Papers’ The ruling potentially opens the door for Glencore to receive a backdated tax bill.
August 14, 2019 Northern Star goes after Barrick Gold’s Super Pit Rumours indicate that if Barrick doesn't find a suitable bidder, it would try to talk JV partner Newmont Goldcorp into a joint sale of the entire asset.
August 13, 2019 Shakeout continues at Barrick Gold The company is seeking a buyer for 50% of the Kalgoorlie gold mine in Australia.
August 13, 2019 Copper exports resume from Peruvian port of Matarani Shipments from four mines that produce about half of Peru's copper had been suspended for nearly three weeks due to the unrest.
August 13, 2019 Mining billionaire Steinmetz faces trial in Geneva over alleged bribery in Guinea Swiss prosecutors allege Steinmetz paid $10 million in 2005-2010 to obtain mining rights over the vast Simandou iron ore project.
August 13, 2019 AMCU union disappointed by Lonmin wage offer The AMCU demanded a monthly basic wage of 17,000 rand ($1,145), a raise of about 48%.
August 13, 2019 Indonesia’s president to decide whether ore export ban to be brought forward The ban is currently due to come into force in 2022.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am
