June 24, 2020 Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.
June 23, 2020 Chilean mines minister calls for ‘balance’ between safety and keeping economy running The government has announced lockdowns for the mines-heavy Antofagasta Region to begin on Tuesday.
June 23, 2020 Deep sea mining could destroy undiscovered species, says Ocean Panel Ocean floor mining a "sustainability conundrum", report says.
June 23, 2020 Rio Tinto starts exploration at Janice Lake Crews have begun construction of the 50 person camp on the Saskatchewan property.
June 23, 2020 Ero Copper hits best drill intercept at Curaçá, stock rises Shares of Ero Copper jumped 8.2% by midday Tuesday.
June 23, 2020 Future of copper production thrown into doubt by worker cuts Tactics employed by mines in Chile to navigate the pandemic are similar to those used by high-cost producers to ride out low prices.
June 23, 2020 Congo officials vow to tackle child labour at mines Pandemic could drive more families to put their children to work in mines, officials said.
June 22, 2020 Crystal Lake drills broad zones at Newmont Lake The company sees potential for alkalic porphyry hypogene mineralization underneath Burgundy Ridge.
June 22, 2020 Hudbay appeals court decision on Rosemont Rosemont, if completed, is expected to become one of the largest copper mines in the US.
June 22, 2020 Codelco beefs up sanitary measures at El Teniente The company said it would move to a 14-day on, 14-day off shift schedule at El Teniente, its largest deposit.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
