September 6, 2021 Lumina Copper reaches deal to end strike at Chile’s Caserones mine Workers at Caserones went on strike at the start of August after collective wage negotiations and government-led mediation foundered.
September 3, 2021 Equinox Gold achieves record revenue growth British Columbia miner grew from C$1.18 million in revenue and an inactive Brazilian gold mine in 2016 to posting C$1.13 billion in revenue and seven operating mines in 2020.
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.
US proposed SECURE Act aims to offset China’s grip on critical minerals Bill would establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve to support domestic production and processing of minerals vital to electrification, clean energy and national defense. January 20, 2026 | 01:11 pm
