Could a union halt production at the world’s biggest copper mine?
BHP's Escondida mine in Chile produced nearly 5% of the world's copper in 2023.
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Franco-Nevada buys Yanacocha gold mine royalty for $210 million
The royalty and streaming company is buying an existing 1.8% net smelter return royalty on all minerals covering the gold mine in Peru.
Western Australia gold mining ripe for more (friendly) M&A
The small and fragmented WA gold sector remains ripe for consolidation, even after several deals already so far this year.
Video: Aclara aims to build mine-to-magnet rare earths supply chain in the Americas
Aclara's Carina Module rare earths project in Brazil could become an important source of dysprosium, a key rare earth element needed for climate change fighting technology.
BHP removes striking workers at huge Chile copper mine, output at risk
The union’s 2,400 members downed tools at Escondida Tuesday morning after rejecting BHP’s latest proposal as part of a collective bargaining.
Wave of Chinese copper fills warehouses abroad as demand weakens
China is typically a significant net copper importer, but weak local conditions have reversed global trade flows in recent months.
Navoi Mining to invest $23 million in Muruntau mine expansion
NMMC is currently ranked as the fourth-largest gold mining company in the world, producing 2.9 million oz. of the metal in 2023.
Germany, Italy import legally dubious Brazilian gold, study shows
About 94% of the Brazilian gold imported by Germany and Italy, the main buyers in the EU, has dubious origins, Instituto Escolhas says.
Caterpillar hosts first-ever global dealer technician challenge
The global dealer technician challenge will include regional and semifinal competitions worldwide.
