September 30, 2021

Chile copper output down in August as labor strikes dog production

The Andean nation's copper output fell to 466,928 tonnes in August.

September 30, 2021

MMG resumes Las Bambas copper mine shipments

It had halted operations due to protests earlier this week nearby the mine, along Peru’s major copper transport corridor.

September 30, 2021

Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.

September 29, 2021

Rio Tinto declares force majeure on some copper cathode contracts, Kennecott smelter shut

Kennecott, in Utah, produced 82,100 tonnes of refined copper in the first half of 2021.

September 29, 2021

Rio CEO seeks ‘win-win’ for Resolution copper project

Stausholm hinted that changes were possible to the mine's design plan that might make it palatable to Native Americans.

September 29, 2021

With miners freed, Vale turns back to rescuing ESG credentials

Sunday’s accident at the Sudbury mine is particularly jarring for a company still trying to reinvent itself as a responsible corporate citizen.

September 29, 2021

Energy transition faces metal supply deficit, Canada miners say

Any credible prognosis shows that copper faces a structural deficit of 5-7 million tonnes starting in the next 3 or 4 years, Hudbay CFO says.

September 29, 2021

Kutcho Copper says ore sorting could reduce costs, footprint of British Columbia project

By using an X-ray transmission sensor, 16% of the low-grade and waste material is removed.

September 29, 2021

Rio Tinto may eventually process critical minerals, CEO says

The company is currently figuring out ways to extract up to ten so-called critical minerals from copper waste at its mining facility in Utah.

September 29, 2021

‘Very tight’ copper belies market turmoil, industry leader says

Prices for the bellwether commodity this year will average more than $4 a pound, said Diego Hernandez, head of Chilean mining society Sonami.