June 29, 2020 More copper workers are falling ill in the world’s top producer Of Codelco’s 71,000 total workforce, 1,951 have been diagnosed with covid-19.
June 29, 2020 House Democrats will call for 100% clean cars by 2035 The plan also sets a goal of achieving net-zero emissions for the electricity sector by 2040.
June 26, 2020 Chilean mines minister sees 3.5% drop in copper output Cochilco is projecting a decline of 200,000 tonnes.
June 26, 2020 Petra Diamonds puts up ‘for sale’ sign The company is seeking offers, but has received none so far.
June 26, 2020 Shrinking aerospace demand to keep pressure on cobalt Metal prices are at 10-month lows due to lower demand from the electric vehicle and aerospace sectors amid the pandemic.
June 26, 2020 Vale signs deal on covid-19 monitoring at Itabira Vale reopened the mines after a coronavirus-induced lockdown on June 17.
June 26, 2020 Congo president wins approval for state mining company nominees President Felix Tshisekedi won approval for his nominations to lead state mining company Gecamines.
June 26, 2020 World agencies step in as pandemic poverty hits artisanal miners The World Bank is creating a dedicated emergency relief fund for the estimated 40 million artisanal and small-scale miners worldwide.
June 26, 2020 Congo suspends cobalt trade in key province on virus Lualaba registered its first two positive covid-19 tests this week.
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