Most Chilean mines disrupted as Codelco workers join in country-wide strike
The nation’s powerful copper-mining unions are encouraging members to down tools in solidarity with anti-inequality demonstrations.
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Going green is the new differentiator in the cut-throat business of making aluminium.
Teck Resources rolls out electric buses
This represents the first use of electric passenger buses for employee transport in the Canadian mining industry.
Solar power station coming to Norgold’s Burkina Faso mines
The plant will reduce the mines’ fuel consumption by 6.4 million liters and CO2 emissions by 18,000 tonnes per year.
Jewelers are already nostalgic for the end of pink diamonds
The Argyle mine is set to close at the end of next year, now that its supply of economically viable jewels has been exhausted.
Wallbridge shares take off on new Fenelon drill results
The company may plan for a "greatly expanded drill program" in 2020.
Orla secures financing for Mexico gold project
The company has secured a project finance facility of up to $125 million for the development of its first mine.
Anglo American cuts annual copper forecast on Chile water woes
Anglo reported an 8% drop in output of the red metal in the quarter as its Los Bronces mine in Chile struggled with water shortage.
Health and safety bigger risks to artisanal miners that conflict minerals — report
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