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.