July 9, 2020

Codelco unions say nearly 3,000 infected with covid-19

Federation of Copper Workers calls for more safety measures at the company's sprawling operations.

July 8, 2020

Escondida offers early retirement amid pandemic

Union said it would closely monitor the plans to ensure they were not used to eliminate workers during the pandemic.

July 8, 2020

In copper country, they’re using the metal to fight virus

Copper nanoparticles in disinfectants could be used to kill and prevent viruses and bacteria on surfaces.

July 7, 2020

Newcrest eyes options for 13.6% stake in SolGold

Australia's biggest listed gold producer reportedly contested SolGold's latest fundraising initiative.

July 7, 2020

Galaxy moves Sal de Vida lithium project to design phase

First production is now expected in the last quarter of 2022.

July 7, 2020

First Quantum restarts Cobre Panama operations

Company expects to ramp up to full production by mid-August.

July 7, 2020

Thousands of copper workers have fallen ill in Chile

It’s no coincidence that global copper prices and Chilean covid-19 cases are rising together.

July 6, 2020

Lundin restarts Fruta del Norte in Ecuador

Company expects to resume concentrate shipments in the next few days.

July 6, 2020

Freeport beats revised Q2 copper sales, shares jump

Second-quarter copper sales are expected to exceed the estimate of 690 million pounds by approximately 8%.

July 6, 2020

Peru miners under siege as coronavirus cases top 300,000

Mining companies must keep operations suspended and halt new ones as confirmed cases in the sector surge.