May 26, 2021

Copper price rises as looming strikes in Chile add to supply worries

A union representing workers at BHP’s Escondida and Spence mines has rejected the company’s contract offer and called on members to walk off the job starting Thursday.

May 26, 2021

In green copper race, Chile uses blockchain to tout credentials

The country’s electricity coordinator has started a program to track each megawatt hour of renewable power from when it’s generated until it’s consumed.

May 25, 2021

Union calls for strike at BHP’s Escondida, Spence mines in Chile

Union members were called to walk off the job starting Thursday.

May 25, 2021

Great Panther cuts guidance on Tucano mine halt

Company has halted mining activities in Urucum Central South after having detected movements in the west wall of the south-central portion of the open pit.

May 25, 2021

BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine in Chile signs labor deal with supervisory staff

The mine, which produced 68,900 tonnes of copper in 2020, has faced problems in its attempt to obtain environmental permits that would allow it to remain in operation.

May 24, 2021

A game of chicken is clouding tax debate in top copper nation

As a controversial copper windfall tax goes before Chile’s senate, debate is being stymied by huge differences in estimates for the impact on producers.

May 24, 2021

Codelco strikes deal with Microsoft to fast-track digitization at its copper mines

The joint project will beef up the company's capacity to make its production processes more efficient and promote sustainability.

May 23, 2021

Codelco says 40% of its copper output at risk if glacier bill passes

Codelco said its Andina, El Teniente and Salvador operations would be impacted by the prohibitions currently under consideration in the bill.

May 21, 2021

BHP sells stake in Gulf of Mexico’s Neptune field

BHP has agreed to transfer its 35% ownership interest to JV partner EnVen Energy Ventures.

May 20, 2021

Fujimori looks to speed up projects to tap copper riches in Peru

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori would support energy and mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser said.