September 2, 2020 Codelco sees copper production drop in July, private mines up Codelco saw a 4.4% drop in year-on-year production in July as the coronavirus hit its peak in the nation.
September 2, 2020 EPA opens Colorado office to focus on hardrock mining cleanups It was the latest move by the Trump administration to move the work of federal agencies away from Washington.
September 2, 2020 Traxys to sell Wheaton’s cobalt metal – sources Trading firm has won a tender to sell cobalt metal for the miner, in a deal that propels it into the big league to rival the likes of Glencore.
September 2, 2020 Nigeria says can tap mineral wealth despite covid-19, unrest The countryaims to have 50 mines in operation by 2023.
September 1, 2020 Lawmakers seek to curb US reliance on China for rare earths The new measure would give tax incentives for companies involved in the mining, reclaiming and recycling of critical minerals.
September 1, 2020 Magnitude 6.8 earthquake near coast of Chile; mines unaffected Antofagasta said that its operations at Los Pelambres, the closest large deposit to the epicenter, had not been affected.
September 1, 2020 Peru copper mining almost ‘completely recovered’ from pandemic Production of the red metal plunged 20.4% in the first half of 2020.
September 1, 2020 Trump scales back limits on toxic waste from coal power plants Electricity companies will have more time and flexibility to treat power plant wastewater that contains mercury, arsenic and other toxic heavy metals.
September 1, 2020 Fortescue unit enters deal to assess PNG hydro projects The deal will support green industrial operations for both domestic consumption and exports, the Perth-based firm said.
September 1, 2020 Largest union at Cerrejon on strike Sintracarbon had demanded a 6% salary increase in addition to health, education and housing benefits.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
