August 20, 2021 Noront still wants BHP takeover, shunning Forrest Noront said Friday in a statement that its board continues to recommend that shareholders accept BHP’s cash offer.
August 20, 2021 Copper price bounces back after hitting six-month low Copper prices are tumbling as miners in the top producing nation gird to fight for bigger bonuses, setting the stage for labor strife that raises the risk of supply disruptions.
August 20, 2021 Congo initiates probe into China Moly’s Tenke Fungurume mine The government established a commission to ensure company is complying with its contractual obligations regarding the giant copper and cobalt project.
August 20, 2021 BHP fired 48 workers in two years for sexual harassment Between 2019 and 2021 BHP received six confirmed cases of sexual assault and 73 of harassment at its FIFO mines.
August 19, 2021 Zambian mines look to new leader to unlock $2 billion investment Companies including First Quantum Minerals and EMR Capital are ready to raise funding for the projects.
August 19, 2021 Chile court orders BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine to stop pumping from aquifer A ruling in January by Chile's Supreme Court upheld local indigenous communities' complaint.
August 19, 2021 PFS for Newcrest’s Cadia PC1-2 delivers attractive economics Newcrest expects to begin the early works program for the expansion by the end of this year.
August 19, 2021 BHP’s Noront bid hits impasse as Wyloo won’t budge Wyloo said it is considering making a "superior" offer to acquire the remaining stake in the Canadian nickel miner.
August 19, 2021 Copper price hits six-month low as China reins in growth, covid fears rise Mining stocks also slid, with BHP down more than 18% from the previous week, Freeport-McMoRan down 16%, and Glencore down 12%.
August 19, 2021 Gold Fields’ profit doubles, new CEO to look at acquisitions The company expects to end the year with production of 2.3-2.35 million ounces of gold with no change to the production guidance.
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