Unions are copper miners’ new best friends
An increase in industrial action is usually bad news, but copper producers should be cheering the souring relationship between Chilean mine workers and firms.
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Chart of the day: Asian PMIs finally turning upward
Followers of commodities dependent on the health of Asian manufacturing had something to brighten their spirits on Thursday.
Banks backstop Sirius Minerals for $2.9B UK potash mine
Plans for a new potash mine in northern England moved a step forward on Thursday when the mine developer announced it has lined up six companies to backstop the project.
Hot Chili’s hot Chilean gold and copper prospects
Exploration at Hot Chili Ltd.'s Productora copper project, located in Chile, has uncovered a gold resource at Sierra Zapallo, prompting analyst Trent Barnett of Hartleys to upgrade the company to a Speculative Buy.
Anglo’s top shareholder to call vote on assets sale plan
South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which owns 14.5% of Anglo, believes the mining giant may not realize the full value of its assets.
Joy Global misses expectations on weak mining equipment sales
The heavy machinery maker expects market conditions to remain weak through 2017.
Barrick appoints new exec to restart Argentine side of Pascua-Lama
George Bee will assume as vice president of the Argentine side of the project effective Sep. 12.
Sabina’s Back River gold project receives KIA, Nunavut support
Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. provides a permitting update on its Back River gold project in Nunavut, Canada.
Why letting China back into Canada’s oilsands would be a big mistake
There is speculation Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may announce relaxed terms for SOE investment during his state visit to China this week.
