May 12, 2017 EPA, Northern Dynasty settle dispute over Pebble mine Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has injected new life into the long-stalled and controversial copper-gold-silver project near Bristol Bay, southwest Alaska.
May 11, 2017 Global silver output falls for first time in 14 years Global silver production dropped last year for the first time since 2002 driven by lower by-product output from the lead/zinc and gold sectors, as well as a sharp decline of…
May 11, 2017 KGHM says phase two of Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile will never happen The Polish company, Europe's second-largest copper producer, said that given current macro conditions the plan had lost sense.
May 10, 2017 Philippines to keep mining law intact, despite new minister appointment The new head of the environment office, Roy Cimatu, has however said he believed it was possible to balance mining and natural resources protection.
May 10, 2017 BHP Billiton puts Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile on the block Workers temporarily blocked access roads to the site in protest for the decision, which they say will inevitably bring a massive wave of layoffs.
May 8, 2017 Copper price: Plunge in China imports wipes out 2017 gains Chinese refined copper imports for April down 30%, concentrate shipments decline 17%.
May 8, 2017 Argentina to pass new mining law this week Governments, industry players, unions expected to sign federal mining agreement this week, which aims to double investment in the sector to $25bn in eight years.
May 8, 2017 Barrick may face ‘negligence’ charges over latest spill at Veladero — report Local judge says the company failed to complete improvements that could have prevented the latest cyanide spill, the third such accident in less than 18 months.
May 7, 2017 Deal avoids strike at Collahuasi A deal between workers and the companies that own the Collahuasi copper mine in northern Chile could mean labour peace at the often-picketed mine for the next three years.
May 5, 2017 Another BHP investor pressing for oil spinoff, board shake-up The miner faces another shareholder revolt as Australia’s Tribeca has joined calls by US activist investor Elliott Management for an exit from shale to free up capital.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
