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.

August 16, 2024

Chinalco said to eye stake in biggest Philippine copper mine

Aluminum Corp. of China is considering investing in what is set to be the Philippines’ largest gold and copper mine.

August 16, 2024

BHP and workers reach deal to end strike at Escondida

The new deal could be signed on Sunday after union leadership meets with members.

August 15, 2024

BHP strike in Chile enters third day, buoying global copper price

Escondida is the world's largest copper mine, accounting for nearly 5% of global supply in 2023.

August 15, 2024

Exxaro closes in on critical metals deal

The company is close to securing a deal to buy manganese or copper assets and could announce an acquisition this year.

August 14, 2024

Metso signs €200m equipment deal for Barrick’s Reko Diq copper-gold project

The project, jointly owned by Barrick and Pakistan is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world.  

August 14, 2024

Hudbay demonstrates strong cost control in Q2, improves guidance

Hudbay has improved its consolidated cash cost guidance range to $0.90-$1.10/lb. of copper.