Peru leftist copies Chile’s proposal for tax on copper boom
Left-wing presidential candidate Pedro Castillo just added a tax on copper sales to his platform.
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The makeup of the constitutional assembly leaves miners like BHP Group and Anglo American Plc vulnerable to tougher rules surrounding water, glaciers, mineral and community rights.
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Global iron ore production growth to accelerate, driven by Brazil— report
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Rio Tinto takes strategic stake in Western Copper and Gold
Western will remain the sole owner and operator of the Casino property 300 km northwest of Whitehorse, Yukon.
Copper price rally resumes on Chile supply disruption concerns
A union representing workers at BHP’s Escondida and Spence mines has rejected the company’s contract offer, raising the risk of a strike.
In world’s top copper region, political risk rises
An overhaul of Chile's market-orientated constitution is underway and Peru is heading for a polarized June presidential election.
Gold price tops 3-month high as fund buying picks up
Hedge fund managers increased their long-only position in US futures and options by 12% in the past week.
