Chile copper output down in August as labor strikes dog production
The Andean nation's copper output fell to 466,928 tonnes in August.
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MMG resumes Las Bambas copper mine shipments
It had halted operations due to protests earlier this week nearby the mine, along Peru’s major copper transport corridor.
Energy-efficient way to treat water contaminated with metals could be applied at mine sites
The MIT-developed shock electrodialysis process should allow for treated water to be safely disposed of or reused.
Rio Tinto disputes report that mismanagement caused Oyu Tolgoi’s woes
While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.
Fortescue halts operations at Pilbara site after employee’s death
Operations at Solomon Hub had been suspended pending a full investigation.
Rio Tinto declares force majeure on some copper cathode contracts, Kennecott smelter shut
Kennecott, in Utah, produced 82,100 tonnes of refined copper in the first half of 2021.
Australia’s Core Lithium starts construction at flagship Finniss project
Finniss is the first lithium mine in the Northern Territory.
Rio CEO seeks ‘win-win’ for Resolution copper project
Stausholm hinted that changes were possible to the mine's design plan that might make it palatable to Native Americans.
With miners freed, Vale turns back to rescuing ESG credentials
Sunday’s accident at the Sudbury mine is particularly jarring for a company still trying to reinvent itself as a responsible corporate citizen.
