Focus on Mining
Thousands in Serbia rally against Rio Tinto lithium mine project
Thousands protested in Sabac, Serbia against Rio Tinto's lithium project, fearing environmental harm despite reassurances.
Exclusive-Union at BHP’s Escondida mine urges rejection of contract offer, strike possible
The 2,400-strong workforce will vote from Monday to Thursday, and a strike could start immediately if the members reject the deal.
Australia bans uranium mining at Indigenous site
Jabiluka uranium deposit to be protected as site incorporated into Kakadu national park, honouring desires of Indigenous Australians to avoid mining.
Typhoon Gaemi forces evacuation, factory suspension in northeast China
Mining companies suspend operations as Liaoning province storms force thousands to be evacuated.
Chile’s Codelco says output falls 8% in first half of 2024
Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, on Friday posted a 8.4% drop in output for the first half of 2024 compared with last...
Chile sees interest from Rio Tinto, LG, BYD and others for Altoandinos lithium site
Twelve companies, including Rio Tinto, BYD, and LG Energy, submitted proposals to develop a lithium project in Chile's Altoandinos salt flats, ENAMI announced.
Brazil govt mulls ‘tougher measures and sanctions’ on Vale, minister says
Brazil's government considers tougher sanctions on Vale due to its "arrogant" stance and delays in reparations over the 2015 dam disaster, says Mines...
First Quantum copper mine not on govt agenda this year, Panama’s Mulino says
President Mulino of Panama said issues surrounding the shuttered copper mine will not be addressed until early 2025.
First Quantum CEO does not see Cobre Panama mine re-opening this year
The mine is not in production since November 2023 when the Panama government ordered the shutdown due to protests over environmental issues.
