September 29, 2019 Union leader asks workers to vote for strike action at Los Pelambres Workers are expected to go to the polls Monday and Tuesday and reject Antofagasta’s latest proposal.
September 27, 2019 Feature: retired Phelps Dodge miner still reigns at the Queen of Copper Camps Bennie Scott recounts mining days passed, remembering in vivid detail the techniques, dangers and drama.
September 27, 2019 Zambia scraps sales tax plan in concession to miners Relations had soured over proposed tax changes and a dispute between government and Vedanta Resources over its Konkola Copper Mines unit.
September 27, 2019 Chile’s Piñera announces frugal 2020 budget amid trade tensions Centre-right President will boost spending by a modest 3% in his proposed 2020 budget, the lowest increase in a decade.
September 27, 2019 US steps up efforts to limit China’s control of critical minerals Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries.
September 26, 2019 Chile court sends $2.5 billion Dominga copper project for environmental review The years-long evaluation of and legal battle over Dominga has drawn criticism from the business community and conservative politicians.
September 26, 2019 Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.
September 26, 2019 Nine countries join US strategic minerals initiative The countries joining the United States include Australia, Botswana, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, the Philippines and Zambia.
September 26, 2019 Vedanta seeks approval to repair ‘crumbling’ copper smelter Vedanta, backed by billionaire Anil Agarwal, stopped operations at the smelter for maintenance in March 2018 and later extended the shutdown due to mounting opposition from villagers against alleged pollution.
September 26, 2019 Scania develops biofuel-powered, driverless truck The truck is expected to improve the safety of operations at mine sites.
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