August 27, 2020 Freeport to ease lockdown in bid to end protest at Grasberg Operations have been disrupted after workers have blocked access to the world's second-largest copper mine in the easternmost region of Papua since Monday.
August 27, 2020 Pacific Empire options British Columbia copper-gold project Pinnacle project has seen over $2 million in partner-funded exploration.
August 27, 2020 BHP to set fresh targets for emissions reduction by 2030 The "very tangible actions" to be announced on Sept. 10, are part of the miner’s broader commitment to become carbon-neutral by 2050.
August 26, 2020 Nevada Copper resumes production at Pumpkin Hollow The company remains on track for commercial production in Q4 2020.
August 26, 2020 Codelco gets $22 million refund from insurance fraud Settlement ends years of over-charging on life insurance for its workers.
August 25, 2020 Northern Dynasty stock plummets further with Pebble project in limbo The stock declined nearly 32% after falling by more than 40% on Monday.
August 25, 2020 Hudbay acquires majority stake in Talbot project Located in the Flin Flon-Snow Lake region, Talbot holds the fourth-largest initial resource prior to production.
August 25, 2020 Protest at Grasberg mine extends to second day Freeport mine workers demand an easing of a coronavirus lockdown.
August 25, 2020 Rio Tinto’s Kennecott first to win responsible production award Utah-based operation met over 30 criteria for responsible environmental, social and governance practices, set up by the voluntary program.
August 25, 2020 Zambia seeks to take control of Mopani A 10% stake was "not sufficient" to determine Mopani's future, Mines minister said in a statement.
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