Strike at Codelco’s largest copper mine triggers new supply fears
About 3,200 unionized workers at Codelco’s Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile downed tools on Friday after failing to reach a deal with the company.
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EPA to probe permits issued to PolyMet’s copper-nickel project in Minnesota
According to documents released late Thursday, EPA staff scientists voiced their concerns about key permits for the NorthMet project issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in late 2018.
Iron ore price at fresh 5-year high
News that Vale may be restarting full production at its 30m tonnes per year Brucutu mine sooner than expected did not stop […]
South African AMCU union seeks $1,145 monthly basic wage in pay talks
The world's top platinum miners are bracing for a fresh round of negotiations with South African workers as a rise in profits is likely to provoke higher wage demands from labour unions.
Australian mining industry group advocates for carbon capture technologies
For the Minerals Council of Australia, it is key that the resource industry understands the importance of implementing carbon capture and storage solutions.
Cordoba to restart PEA work for Alacrán deposit in Colombia
As part of the PEA, the miner is re-evaluating the Alacrán mineral resource estimate.
No more daytime drinking for metals traders as LME bans alcohol
The LME and many member firms have sought to clean up the industry’s reputation.
Vale says hopes to reach dam burst global settlements by year-end
Vale said on Thursday that it expects to reach global settlements covering economic and environmental damages from the January collapse of its Brumadinho tailings dam by late this year or in 2020.
European lithium projects gain attention amid push toward electric vehicles
European lithium projects are making a fresh push for capital, eager to supply the white metal to a burgeoning network of battery manufacturers and electric vehicle makers across the continent, the world's second-largest EV market after China.