October 24, 2019 Teck to lay off workers, cut spending as US-China trade war weighs on profit Canada’s largest diversified miner will continue to forge ahead with its key Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 project in Chile.
October 23, 2019 Copper noose tightening Copper prices surged to a one-month high on Monday, on potential supply disruptions owing to violent protests in Chile.
October 23, 2019 China leads the race to exploit deep sea minerals — UN body China is likely to become the first country in the world to start mining seabed minerals if the international rules for exploitation are approved next year.
October 23, 2019 Freeport posts loss on lower copper output, prices The company has been shifting to underground mining from an open pit at its giant Grasberg mine in Indonesia and had previously warned that production would take a hit.
October 23, 2019 Most Chilean mines disrupted as Codelco workers join in country-wide strike The nation’s powerful copper-mining unions are encouraging members to down tools in solidarity with anti-inequality demonstrations.
October 22, 2019 Teck Resources rolls out electric buses This represents the first use of electric passenger buses for employee transport in the Canadian mining industry.
October 22, 2019 Anglo American cuts annual copper forecast on Chile water woes Anglo reported an 8% drop in output of the red metal in the quarter as its Los Bronces mine in Chile struggled with water shortage.
October 22, 2019 ALX Uranium exploring for base metals in Norway Over the last four decades, there has been a lack of exploration for minerals in Norway due to a greater focus on oil and gas.
October 21, 2019 Seabridge outlines new porphyry target at Iskut Having refined the location of the porphyry target, an aggressive drilling program is being planned for next year.
October 21, 2019 Private investors shun mining amid “escalated investor concerns” New report shows private funds raising money for investment in metals and mining came up empty in Q3 and so far this year commitments total a paltry $100m.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
