Chile posted its lowest monthly copper output in six years as the top-producing nation extended a run of unexpectedly weak production figures that have contributed to a tightening of the global market. The country that accounts for a quarter of the world’s...
BHP and Rio Tinto are among the big mining names calling for urgent action to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative (AIETI) today put out a joint statement affirming its own – along with that...
Canadian zinc and copper miner Teck Resources has rejected a $US23 billion ($34 billion) merger with Glencore, saying it’s reluctant to expose shareholders to risky oil and thermal coal assets. Glencore sought to merge with Teck Resources while...
Dacian Gold has indefinitely suspended operations at its Mt Morgans operation, citing supply chain and labour challenges. But the company has indicated that the closure will allow it to reassess and conduct maintenance without the pressure of production costs. In...
Komatsu is installing third-party proximity detection systems across its underground mining equipment with the aim of reducing hazards faced by machinery operators. Safety in underground mining has improved significantly in recent years, but hazards associated with...
