Unions at Codelco demand more protection against coronavirus The Federation of Copper Workers union said it would take measures if the company’s health protocols are not further tightened. Reuters | June 21, 2020 | 11:57 am
Less time underground, more autonomous tech/robots – the future of mine safety Panellists in a webinar organized by Exyn concluded that mineworkers’ safety is linked to the adoption of autonomous, robotic technology that generates high-quality data. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 21, 2020 | 11:44 am
Codelco to suspend northern construction projects The announcement came hours after the second coronavirus-related death of a Codelco worker was confirmed. Reuters | June 21, 2020 | 9:01 am
Fossilized fish linked to rare earths deposits Researchers discovered the origin of a large deposit of rare earths near the Japanese island of Minamitorishima. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 21, 2020 | 6:55 am
Investors, corporates don’t view ESG risks alike – report The 2020 Metals and Mining Survey obtained responses from more than 100 corporate issuers and investors active in the sector. MINING.com Editor | June 19, 2020 | 12:48 pm
INTERVIEW: Octavio Araneda CEO, Codelco Copper giant aims to expand revenues by $1 billion per year, starting in 2021. Global Business Reports | June 19, 2020 | 11:36 am
Gold futures firepower mounts Gold’s powerful post-stock-panic upleg hasn’t enjoyed buying support from the gold futures speculators. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | June 19, 2020 | 11:35 am
Trillion-dollar US plan will draw in plenty of metal A global infrastructure spending push would mean a lot more energy metals will need to be mined. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | June 19, 2020 | 11:21 am
Venezuela’s rival presidents prepare to battle over gold in London vaults Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido claim access to $1.9 billion stashed in the Bank of England. Reuters | June 19, 2020 | 10:52 am