BHP turns to mediation to avoid strike at Escondida
The last significant strike at Escondida, in 2017, lasted 44 days, hurt BHP's production and drove global copper prices up.
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Workers at BHP’s Escondida mine in Chile reject contract offer, union says
Workers at the world's largest copper mine rejected an offer for a new collective bargaining agreement, setting the stage for a potential strike.
Video: Tough markets leading some juniors to pad project potential, Doug Silver warns
Founder of the Denver Gold Forum and expert on mineral economics warns that some companies still use deceptive tactics to exaggerate their project's potential.
First Nation group in Yukon calls for change in Victoria Gold management
The mine, located in land belonging to First Nation groups of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (FNNND), has been under the scanner since June.
MP Materials loss steeper than expected on low rare earths prices
The company's largest shareholder, said he was "cautiously optimistic" that production should rebound in the third quarter.
Glencore’s billionaire ex-oil head charged with corruption
Alex Beard was charged by the UK’s top fraud agency, alongside four other ex-employees from the commodities trader.
Global gold demand reaches Q2 record — report
Total increased demand was supported by healthy OTC transactions, which were up a notable 53% year-on-year.
NexGen raises cost of Canadian uranium project to $1.6 billion
NexGen is one of several firms racing to develop uranium projects in Saskatchewan’s uranium-rich Athabasca region.
Standard Lithium names David Park as CEO
Park has served as the president at a unit of Koch Industries, Standard Lithium's biggest shareholder.
