August 2, 2018 How big data can help find new mineral deposits Researchers want to use a type of analysis commonly employed in understanding Facebook connections.
August 2, 2018 Copper price: BHP plans for Escondida strike BHP said final wage offer rejected on Thursday was "best collective labor contract at a private mine in the country."
August 1, 2018 EU regulators say Aurubis, Wieland copper deal may curb competition EU antitrust regulators on Wednesday voiced concerns about German Wieland's bid for copper smelter Aurubis' flat-rolled products business, saying the deal may hurt competition.
August 1, 2018 Chilean workers vote to strike at world’s biggest copper mine Workers at BHP Billiton Ltd's Escondida mine in Chile, the world's biggest copper mine, have voted to reject a company wage offer and go on strike.
August 1, 2018 Rio Tinto down despite $7.2bn cash return to investors Company said first-half profit grew 12% to $4.42 billion, below the $4.53 billion forecast by analysts.
July 31, 2018 Workers at Chile’s Caserones copper mine vote to strike – union The main union at Chile's Caserones mine has rejected operator Lumina Copper's final contract offer and workers have approved strike action.
July 31, 2018 Glencore’s cobalt output up by almost a third thanks to Congo mines Glencore is the world’s No. 1 cobalt miner, while Congo is the largest producer of the key component for batteries that power electric vehicles.
July 31, 2018 BHP, Rio deals show lack of options beyond shareholder returns: Russell BHP Billiton last week agreed to sell its U.S. shale oil and gas assets for $10.5 billion, while Rio Tinto appears on track to exit its troubled investment in the…
July 30, 2018 Brazil studying auction of rights to six unexplored mining areas in 2019 The unexplored areas that have significant potential output of copper, gold, phosphate and other minerals.
July 30, 2018 Union official at Chile’s Escondida mine predicts ‘overwhelming’ vote against BHP offer Union members have until Wednesday to finish voting on the company's proposal.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
