BHP Escondida mine workers in Chile start new wage talks
The Anglo-Australian miner has until mid-June to respond to the union's demands.
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Shares in lithium giant fall on disappointing auction
Chilean lithium producer SQM shares punished after $1 billion of shares auctioned below ruling price.
Early stage copper projects have grades one-third below operating mines
Copper prices will rise.
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Indonesia’s Adaro says Australia approves Kestrel coking coal mine deal
Under the planned $2.25 billion transaction, Adaro will take a 48 percent stake of Rio's current 80 percent interest in the mine.
Emerging market meltdown could undermine oil rally
Higher production doesn't necessarily mean higher oil prices are entirely out of the question.
Moody’s: US steel outlook changing to positive on strong fundamentals
The 12 to 18 month outlook for the US steel industry has changed to positive from stable, Moody’s Investors Service says in a new report.
Peru’s Buenaventura seeks deal with Southern on copper project
The two companies jointly own the Coimolache mining company in Peru, and are both junior partners in large mines in Peru controlled by U.S.-based companies.
Online auction sees Botswana gem mine sold for $8.1m
The mine has probable reserves of 5 million tons at a grade of 31 carats per 100 tons and inferred resources of 10.3 million tons at 31 carats per 100 tons.
