August 14, 2024 Could a union halt production at the world’s biggest copper mine? BHP's Escondida mine in Chile produced nearly 5% of the world's copper in 2023.
August 14, 2024 Franco-Nevada buys Yanacocha gold mine royalty for $210 million The royalty and streaming company is buying an existing 1.8% net smelter return royalty on all minerals covering the gold mine in Peru.
August 13, 2024 BHP removes striking workers at huge Chile copper mine, output at risk The union’s 2,400 members downed tools at Escondida Tuesday morning after rejecting BHP’s latest proposal as part of a collective bargaining.
August 13, 2024 Wave of Chinese copper fills warehouses abroad as demand weakens China is typically a significant net copper importer, but weak local conditions have reversed global trade flows in recent months.
August 13, 2024 Navoi Mining to invest $23 million in Muruntau mine expansion NMMC is currently ranked as the fourth-largest gold mining company in the world, producing 2.9 million oz. of the metal in 2023.
August 13, 2024 Illegal mining soars near First Quantum’s idled Panama mine More than 250 instances of illegal mining have been identified in the rainforest surrounding Cobre Panama this year.
August 13, 2024 Ivanhoe Electric acquires full ownership of mineral rights at Santa Cruz copper project The project is one of the largest and highest grade undeveloped copper resources in the United States.
August 13, 2024 DRC-Zambia border reopens, copper exports resume Congo's import ban last month led to protests and Zambia closing the border for transport drivers' safety.
August 13, 2024 Hindalco misses first-quarter profit estimates on higher expenses The company reported profit below estimates, hurt by a jump in expenses tied to disruptions at its Novelis unit's Switzerland plant.
August 13, 2024 BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at 8 a.m. Chile time and involves the union’s 2,400 members.
GRAPHIC-Gold and silver soar in year-end rally Investors have not treated the festive break as an occasion to take profits. December 22, 2025 | 12:08 pm
