November 13, 2020

Candelaria copper mine in Chile sweetens offer to striking union

The Mine Union rejected a topped-up offer from the firm in early November, prolonging a strike which now stands at 36 days.

November 13, 2020

Zambia plan to sell billionaire’s mines stuck in legal mire

The arbitration case between Vedanta and Zambia may not be concluded before early 2022.

November 13, 2020

New Botswana copper mine to begin production in 2021

The Khoemacau mine is expected to have annual output building to 60,000 tonnes of concentrate.

November 12, 2020

Codelco to keep “Chuqui” open pit going for an extra year

Chile's copper giant will continue another year at the iconic mine, which has had good yields.

November 12, 2020

Pakistan in talks with Tethyan Copper to resolve $5.8bn dispute

It was reported this week that Tethyan had been given the go-ahead by ICSID to collect half of the arbitration award.

November 12, 2020

US miners tout environmental credentials in wake of Biden victory

With Biden proposing to hasten the demise of coal and other fossil fuels with his $2-trillion climate plan, miners of so-called strategic metals are hoping Biden's team sees them as…

November 12, 2020

Glencore boss says pandemic could delay his departure

Ivan Glasenberg had said he would step down once a new management team is in place, expected to happen this year.

November 11, 2020

Teck tests covid-fighting copper coatings on transit

Teck and partners in Vancouver promote the use of antimicrobial copper surfaces in healthcare and public spaces.

November 11, 2020

Nova acquires royalty on Antofagasta’s Twin Metals project

Nova is buying a 2.4% NSR royalty on a portion of the Twin Metals project, its first in the US.

November 11, 2020

More KAZ Minerals shareholders to vote against buyout plan

The miner's fifth-biggest investor RWC Partners also plans to vote against the bid.