October 21, 2019 BHP switches to green power for Chilean copper starting 2021 Miners, which often use fossil fuels as the energy source in their operations, are shifting to renewable generation as the cost of wind and solar power drops.
October 20, 2019 Protests expected against Teck, Mitsubishi’s project in Peru A group of farmers is organizing a protest against the Zafranal copper project located in the Arequipa department.
October 20, 2019 Barrick Gold reaches deal with Tanzania over Acacia Mining The miner reached a deal to settle a long-running tax dispute between Tanzania and mining group Acacia.
October 18, 2019 Australia backs solar farm for two Fortescue iron ore mines Fortescue said the project would cut carbon emissions by about 40% at its Christmas Creek and Cloudbreak mines.
October 17, 2019 BHP’s London AGM rejects call to quit ‘pro-coal’ associations Ethical investors have called for the suspension, arguing BHP's membership of some industry organisations funds pro-coal lobbying.
October 17, 2019 Chile’s Codelco ditches ‘green copper’ push, eyes wider mine clean-up in two years The miner realized it would struggle to guarantee its copper's sustainability once it left the mine to be melted down and taken to market.
October 17, 2019 BHP to decide fate of Jansen potash mine in early 2021 Investors have been awaiting a board decision on whether to go ahead with the $17 billion project for years.
October 15, 2019 Newmont Goldcorp kicks off commercial production at Ahafo mill expansion The upgrade is expected to increase average annual gold production at the Ghana mine by between 75,000 and 100,000 ounces for the first five years, starting in 2020.
October 14, 2019 Chile’s Codelco says considering closure of coastal copper smelter The Ventanas smelter has been the target of criticism from social and environmental groups that accuse it of contributing to heavy pollution in the Quintero area.
October 14, 2019 Newcrest greenlights first expansion phase of Cadia gold mine The projected returns are slightly better than the output Newcrest had predicted in a pre-feasibility study released last year.
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. January 18, 2026 | 06:47 am
