September 2, 2021

Vale launches self-driving trucks at its largest mine

Vale expects to boost productivity and safety by using the trucks to haul iron ore at the Carajas complex.

September 2, 2021

Labor contract deal ends strike at Chile’s Andina copper mine

Deal with world's top copper producer Codelco ends prolonged strike that began in mid-August.

September 1, 2021

Chile needs $150bn to boost green copper output, minister says

Juan Carlos Jobet on Tuesday announced a new national mining blueprint that aims to increase the traceability of copper produced in Chile, slash water use and bolster diversity at mining…

September 1, 2021

Negotiations kick off over Cobre Panama mine contract

President Laurentino Cortizo pledged that a new contract should provide more public benefit.

September 1, 2021

BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks

BHP and Caterpillar announced that they are accelerating the development and deployment of zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites.

September 1, 2021

Chilean court backs Caserones environmental remediation plan

Environmental court has approved a $42 million compliance plan to rectify environmental damage in the country's north.

August 31, 2021

Codelco reaches new agreement with union workers

The miner has reached an early agreement with the five unions representing workers at its key El Teniente mine.

August 31, 2021

Chile outlines plans for mining to increase traceability, use less water

It wants mining firms in turn to ensure production from large mines is 100% traceable by 2030, and by 2050 for medium and small mines.

August 31, 2021

Copper royalty bill clears another hurdle in Chile

The royalty proposal passed by three votes to two in the committee and will now go to the senate floor for debate.

August 30, 2021

Mexican mining spending seen jumping to more than $5 billion in 2021

Mexico's mining sector represents about 2.3% of the country's overall economic activity.