September 13, 2022

Escondida mine conflict unresolved, regulators inspect site

Union workers approved a partial strike last week and threatened a complete work stoppage over safety concerns at the world's largest copper mine.

September 13, 2022

Vale Indonesia signs HPAL deal with China’s Huayou

Vale and Huayou plan to build a $1.8 billion HPAL plant in Sorowako, South Sulawesi, to produce 60,000 tonnes of nickel.

September 12, 2022

Three miners die in mudslide at Sierra Metals’ Yauricocha mine

The deaths add renewed attention to mining safety protocols in Latin America.

September 11, 2022

Chilean think-tank says Codelco pays more taxes but extracts less copper than private companies

Chile’s Center for National Studies of Alternative Development reports that while private mining paid $3.5 billion in taxes, Codelco paid $5.3 billion.

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.