May 27, 2021 Home: The human bottleneck in critical minerals supply chains The paradox of the green revolution is that public opinion is firmly in favour of decarbonisation but not the mines and smelters needed to get there.
May 27, 2021 Biggest copper mining project in decades begins production The DRC-based mine started producing copper concentrate on Tuesday, months ahead of schedule and amid soaring copper prices.
May 26, 2021 BHP to take contingency measures at Chile mines after strike called The strike comes as global copper prices hover near record highs and amid rising political risk in the region.
May 26, 2021 British Columbia miners urge government to ‘level the playing field’ on carbon tax BC’s onerous carbon tax hinders the mining industry’s international competitivity, says MABC CEO.
May 26, 2021 Copper price rises as looming strikes in Chile add to supply worries A union representing workers at BHP’s Escondida and Spence mines has rejected the company’s contract offer and called on members to walk off the job starting Thursday.
May 26, 2021 In green copper race, Chile uses blockchain to tout credentials The country’s electricity coordinator has started a program to track each megawatt hour of renewable power from when it’s generated until it’s consumed.
May 26, 2021 Australian police arrest 11 protesting against MMG’s Tasmania waste storage plan Police last week broke up the protesters' camp 142 days after it was set up in an effort to protect the environment.
May 25, 2021 Australia shares drop on virus worries, miners drag Heavyweight Aussie miners tumbled 0.9% as China's warning against hoarding pressured iron ore prices.
May 25, 2021 Union calls for strike at BHP’s Escondida, Spence mines in Chile Union members were called to walk off the job starting Thursday.
May 25, 2021 Copper price down again despite strike threat at world’s largest mine The copper price edged lower on Tuesday despite the threat of strike action at two of the world’s biggest copper mines
Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China. December 23, 2025 | 05:39 am
