August 21, 2024 Codelco invests in EVs, cacti as part of green makeover As part of the green makeover, a fleet of some 100 electric buses brings workers from the nearby city of Rancagua.
August 21, 2024 SQM profit down 63%, anticipates continued weak lithium prices The world's second-biggest lithium producer expects the downward trend in the metal's prices to continue for the rest of the year.
August 20, 2024 Hindustan Zinc nearly doubles dividend payout The move is expected to help group parent Vedanta Resources reduce its debt.
August 20, 2024 Antofagasta’s half-year profit up on strong copper prices In July, the company said full-year copper output from its four mines in Chile would be at the lower end of its guidance range.
August 20, 2024 BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere.
August 19, 2024 Strike at Lundin’s Caserones copper mine showing no signs of resolution after a week The workers are prepared to drag out the strike for more than 40 days if needed, according to the union's president.
August 19, 2024 Teck Coal fined for unauthorized waste disposals in British Columbia The Teck coal unit was fined close to C$221,000 for nearly 30 cases of environmental breaches in southeastern BC.
August 19, 2024 Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine signs new deal, ending risk of strike Earlier, the union had sent a memo to members warning it might re-start the strike if the company did not "rectify its position" over contract talks.
August 18, 2024 Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike The mine's powerful union went on strike on Tuesday over payment disputes.
August 16, 2024 Fortescue, Fabrum commission Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant on mine site The plant can produce approximately 350 kg of liquid hydrogen per day and has about 600 kg of storage.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am