August 13, 2024 BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at 8 a.m. Chile time and involves the union’s 2,400 members.
August 12, 2024 A $91 billion trade means mining in one of the world’s hottest places Heatwaves during Australia's most recent summer set new extremes across the Pilbara region, roughly the size of Spain.
August 12, 2024 Union at BHP’s Escondida mine says company made ‘illegal’ offer amid negotiations The union accuses the company of making an offer outside of a government-mandated mediation process.
August 12, 2024 Lundin hit by worker strike at Caserones copper mine This year, the Caserones mine is expected to produce 120,000 to 130,000 tonnes of copper and 2,500 to 3,000 tonnes of molybdenum.
August 12, 2024 Barrick CEO open to being a partner on the Cobre Panama mine The new government has said the future of the mine will only be decided next year.
August 12, 2024 Jiangxi Copper’s subsidiary halts production after fatal accident Three workers were killed and fourteen were injured at the plant in Shandong province.
August 12, 2024 Iron ore miners face pay rise bid from Australian worker unions Unions representing tens of thousands of workers in Australia’s major iron ore hub are preparing to negotiate potential wage rises.
August 12, 2024 BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas to invest $53m in Australian carbon credit fund The fund aims to raise $165m to invest in land reforestation projects.
August 12, 2024 Barrick Gold reports Q2 profit beat on higher output, prices The company also benefited from higher production at its mines in Nevada and Papua New Guinea.
August 12, 2024 Gold Fields buys Osisko in $1.6 billion cash deal The takeover grants the South African gold miner full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada, diversifying its portfolio.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
