September 11, 2022

Ancient remains found at Glencore’s project in Argentina

A worker at Glencore’s El Pachón project in Argentina bumped into human remains while performing some road cleaning duties.

September 11, 2022

South Africa mine dam wall collapses, killing one and injuring 40

The disaster occurred in the diamond mining town of Jagersfontein.

September 9, 2022

Vale posts best week in 20 months on metals rebound, nickel plans

Shares in the world’s No. 2 iron ore producer and major nickel supplier surged 11% this week, outpacing peers.

September 9, 2022

Escondida mine workers agree to suspend planned work stoppage

Workers at Chile’s Escondida, the largest copper mine in the world, agreed to temporarily suspend a work stoppage planned for next week to meet with local regulators.

September 9, 2022

Polyus wins bondholder approval to switch currency for Eurobond payments

Polyus had previously asked bondholders to accept payment in a currency other than the US dollar.

September 9, 2022

Pentwater weighs legal action over Rio Tinto-Turquoise Hill deal

The activist investor is the second-largest shareholder of Turquoise Hill Resources.

September 8, 2022

Chile environmental regulator orders Antofagasta to apply risk control measures

SMA has asked the miner to implement seven measures to control risks linked to the rescue of hydrocarbons.

September 8, 2022

Teck, Science World partner to educate students about the role of metals in daily life

Fourth largest attraction in British Columbia outfitted high-traffic areas with antimicrobial copper surfaces.

September 8, 2022

Copper price rises on supply disruption concerns

Workers at BHP's Escondida threatened on Wednesday to go on strike over what they described as safety concerns.

September 8, 2022

Glencore faces Australian challenge over net-zero strategy

Environmental lawyers ClientEarth support complaint against the miner alleging it could be misleading investors and public over its climate strategy.