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A file picture from March 2017 shows Escondida miners on strike at the world's largest copper mine (AFP)
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Workers strike at world’s biggest copper mine in Chile

Escondida mine strike called by union over unmet demands echoes 44 days of action in 2017 that cost BHP $740m.

FILE PHOTO: A small toy figure and mineral imitation are seen in front of the BHP logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas to invest $53 million in Australian carbon credit fund

BHP, Rio Tinto and Qantas will invest a total of A$80m ($52.7m) as early-stage investors in an Australian carbon credits fund

FILE PHOTO: A small toy figure and mineral imitation are seen in front of the BHP logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
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BHP mulling sale of gold, copper mines in Brazil: report

BHP is considering selling Brazilian copper and gold assets acquired from Oz Minerals, with Banco Santander advising.

FILE PHOTO: A tonne of nickel powder made by BHP Group sits in a warehouse at its Nickel West division, south of Perth, Australia August 2, 2019. REUTERS/Melanie Burton/File Photo
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Western Australian job losses dent nation’s green ambitions

Australia's mining industry lays off 2% of the workforce in July alone, leaving in doubt projects that would feed the energy transition.

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BHP and Lundin Mining to acquire Filo Corp. and form a 50/50 joint venture to progress the Filo del Sol and Josemaria projects

TORONTO, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BHP and Lundin Mining Corporation (Lundin Mining) have agreed to jointly acquire 100% of Filo Corp.,...

FILE PHOTO: A small toy figure and mineral imitation are seen in front of the BHP logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
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BHP and Lundin Mining boost copper access, to buy Filo for $3.25 billion

BHP Group and Lundin Mining will jointly acquire Filo Corp for C$4.5 billion to advance the Filo del Sol and Josemaria projects, forming...

FILE PHOTO: Workers gather during a ceremony at Escondida copper mine near Antofagasta, Chile, April 7, 2016.  REUTERS/Fabian Cambero/File Photo
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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.

FILE PHOTO: Logo of Anglo American is seen on a jacket of an employee of the Los Bronces copper mine, in the outskirts of Santiago, Chile March 14, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido/File Photo
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Anglo American to face investors with wary eye on BHP’s potential return

Anglo American investors will keenly scrutinize CEO Duncan Wanblad's update on Thursday, just months after BHP takeover bid

FILE PHOTO: A woman walks past Anglo American Platinum's Unki mine in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe, May 16,2019. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo
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Amplats says on track to demerge in 2025, plans secondary London listing

Amplats expects its demerger from parent company Anglo American to be completed next year and is planning a secondary listing in London

FILE PHOTO: A small toy figure and mineral imitation are seen in front of the BHP logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
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Lundin Mining, BHP weighing joint bid for copper miner Filo Corp, sources say

Lundin Mining and BHP Group are considering a joint bid for Filo Corp, which saw its stock rise 12% on the news, valuing...

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