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BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine in Chile signs labor deal with supervisory staff

The mine, which produced 68,900 tonnes of copper in 2020, has faced problems in its attempt to obtain environmental permits that would allow it to remain in operation.

Reuters | May 25, 2021 | 3:35 am

Tight supply, accelerated EV story to keep lithium prices elevated — report

Lithium prices have experienced a significant rally this year as post-covid demand for lithium chemicals recovered alongside the automotive industry.

MINING.com Editor | May 24, 2021 | 3:28 pm

A game of chicken is clouding tax debate in top copper nation

As a controversial copper windfall tax goes before Chile’s senate, debate is being stymied by huge differences in estimates for the impact on producers.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2021 | 2:51 pm

Musk jolts bitcoin higher with push to burnish miners’ image

Elon Musk continued to toy with the price of Bitcoin Monday, taking to Twitter to indicate support for what he says is an effort by miners to make their operations greener.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2021 | 2:19 pm

Is your workforce prepared for the digital mine?

New workers with specialized skills will be needed to help mining companies get value from their data and from new technologies like machine learning.

Nicole Bulanda - Rockwell Automation | May 24, 2021 | 12:36 pm

Codelco strikes deal with Microsoft to fast-track digitization at its copper mines

The joint project will beef up the company's capacity to make its production processes more efficient and promote sustainability.

Reuters | May 24, 2021 | 11:41 am

Gold price holds near 4-month peak despite bitcoin rebound

Hedge funds and other large speculators raised their net-long position in gold futures and options to the highest since January.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 24, 2021 | 10:53 am

JSW Steel denies Liberty asset bid as mill plans India expansion

India’s most valuable steelmaker is ruling out overseas acquisitions and is instead focusing firmly on its home market, with a $3.4 billion plan to sharply boost output.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2021 | 10:44 am