August 19, 2024

Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine signs new deal, ending risk of strike

Earlier, the union had sent a memo to members warning it might re-start the strike if the company did not "rectify its position" over contract talks.

August 18, 2024

Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike

The mine's powerful union went on strike on Tuesday over payment disputes.

August 18, 2024

Diversification from China leaves $85bn gap in copper supply chain, warns WoodMac

China currently controls 97% of global smelting and refining capacity, contributing over 3 million tonnes of production.

August 17, 2024

Video: Aurania pivots from Ecuador to Europe

The company is exploring new European opportunities, driven by archival research that uncovered promising leads.

August 16, 2024

Lithium Argentina shares rise as Ganfeng takes project stake

The Pastos Grandes project is a lithium brine development located in the same basin as Ganfeng Lithium’s Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes project.

August 16, 2024

Visualizing the growth of Chinese copper miners

Chinese miners are set to overtake major producers by 2025.

August 16, 2024

BHP and workers reach deal to end strike at Escondida

The new deal could be signed on Sunday after union leadership meets with members.

August 15, 2024

Warintza exploration momentum lifts Solaris Resources shares

The results came almost one month after Solaris released an updated resource estimate for Warintza.

August 15, 2024

G Mining sells first gold from Tocantinzinho project in Brazil

The project remains on schedule for commercial production in the second half of 2024.

August 15, 2024

BHP strike in Chile enters third day, buoying global copper price

Escondida is the world's largest copper mine, accounting for nearly 5% of global supply in 2023.