Codelco pays US$520M for Enami’s 10% stake in Teck’s Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile
The deal will contribute 25,000 to 30,000 tonnes of copper to Codelco’s annual output.
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Editorial: Mining-powered rockets vs dockets
As we look in the waning days of summer to the United States’ Southwest in this edition, it strikes us that there’s been a staggering number of days that only…
Australia at risk of losing its ‘shine,’ miners warn
BHP the latest to issue warning over Australia’s competitiveness
following Regis gold mine rejection.
Chalice reduces board, costs amid nickel slump
Australia’s Chalice Mining (ASX: CHN) is the latest nickel player forced to cut costs amid a sharp decline in the metal’s price. Chalice announced a series of measures on Friday…
TNM Drill Down: Australia, Argentina top copper ranking
The Northern Miner has compiled the top 10 drill results year-to-date for major metals, including copper. Drill holes are ranked by copper grade x width. Drilling in the southern hemisphere…
BHP and workers reach deal to end strike at Escondida
The new deal could be signed on Sunday after union leadership meets with members.
SolGold sets Cascabel project milestones to reach by year-end
Ecuador-focused SolGold (LSE: SOLG; TSX: SOLG) reaffirmed its commitment to de-risking and advancing its flagship Cascabel copper-gold asset through a set of milestones, in a progress update on Wednesday. The…
Escondida workers reject BHP offer that includes US$28,900 per-worker bonus
Workers at BHP‘s (NYSE: BHP; LSE: BHP; ASX: BHP) Escondida copper mine in Chile downed tools on Tuesday after wage negotiations ended up without and agreement between the parties, despite…
BHP turns to mediation to avoid strike at Escondida
BHP (ASX: BHP; LSE: BHP; NYSE: BHP) plans to request the Chilean government mediate in talks with union leaders at Escondida to avert a strike at the operation, the world’s…
As majors thirst for copper, Filo bid premium seems awfully low
You might have seen the news: BHP (NYSE: BHP; LSE: BHP; ASX: BHP) has just made its next major copper grab. This time, it’s for the prized Filo del Sol…
London lags in mining listings as rivals surge
The market capitalization of LSE-listed mining stocks has shrunk to $272bn from $322bn in 2018.
BHP, Lundin grab Filo in US$3B South American copper deal
Mining giant BHP (NYSE: BHP; LSE: BHP; ASX: BHP) and Canada’s Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN) have teamed up to acquire South America-focused Filo Corp. (TSX: FIL), in a US$3-billion ($4.1…