Freeport CEO says no change of plans despite copper price rally
US copper giant Freeport McMoRan swings to profit in second quarter after cost-cutting program.
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Petropavlovsk CEO says ‘business as usual’ despite boardroom battle
The miner reported a 42% increase in first-half total gold production to 320,600 ounces.
Zaldivar mine workers extend talks to avoid strike
Antofagasta and workers decided to extend government-mediated talks for a new union contract.
Epiroc expects pandemic to weigh on demand in near term
Second-quarter operating earnings at Epiroc fell to 1.42 billion Swedish crowns ($160 million), down from 2.26 billion crowns in Q1.
Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity
The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide.
Australian government creates Radioactive Waste Agency
The creation of the agency is seen by the mining industry as a positive step towards developing nuclear technology expertise.
Teck’s Chile expansion delayed by up to six months
Teck said it could see its Quebrada Blanca Phase 2 expansion project in Chile delayed, at a cost of up to $290 million.
Tesla offers “giant contract” to responsible nickel miners
Boss Elon Musk has a plea for mining companies: “Please mine more nickel.”
Endeavour increases gold resources by 14% at Hounde
The company has announced an increase of 554,000 oz. of gold resources at its Hounde mine in Burkina Faso.
