Chile’s Escondida copper mine union hopes for deal but girds for strike
A potential strike would not begin until at least August, which is when the current Escondida workers’ contract expires.
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Op-Ed: A realistic path for improved carbon performance in mining
Investors with deep pockets and major market influence are pushing for miners to adopt aggressive carbon reduction plans while the demand for improved environmental and social governance continues to intensify.
Pandemic wiped out four years of growth for top British Columbia miners
After returning close to 2016 levels in 2019, BC mining companies are hit hard by pandemic.
Sprott, New Found Gold increase positions in Labrador Gold
Labrador Gold will use the finds primarily for its exploration at the Kingsway gold exploration project.
Mining copper tailings could answer supply deficits later this decade
Copper miners are taking another look at extracting value from their waste rock dumps thanks to the record recent copper price rally and the application of new technology.
Wesdome expands Kiena Footwall zone, possible mining restart by year-end
This new discovery could have major positive impacts on the project, in particular on the next updated mineral resource estimate, company says.
Imperial Metals launches $49.6m rights offering
The proceeds will be used to fund work at the copper-gold Red Chris mine in British Columbia and repay short-term debt.
Galantas stock explodes after securing funding for Northern Ireland gold project
Eric Sprott was the leading investor in the C$8 million placement.
First Quantum sells 30% of Ravensthorpe mine for $240m
Company agreed to sell stake in its nickel mine in Western Australia to South Korean steelmaker POSCO.
