BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine
Mining News Pro - The deal, which was subject to vote, came after days of negotiations with union representatives, who had called for a strike on November 21 and 23 due to multiple “non-compliances, infractions and violations” allegedly committed by BHP.
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Chile’s biggest copper mines’ output rises
Mining News Pro - Copper production in Chile’s top mines rose in April despite the generalised shutdown in the country aimed at halting the spread of the new coronavirus.
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Bougainville independence could revive one of world’s biggest copper mines
Mining News Pro - The results from the Bougainville Referendum Commission attracted over 181,000 voters (the island nation’s population was 249,358 at the last count) and on Wednesday an overwhelming 98% voted to gain independence from Papua New Guinea.
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Chilean workers vote to strike at world`s biggest copper mine
Mining News Pro - SANTIAGO – Workers at BHP Billiton`s Escondida mine in Chile, the world`s biggest copper mine, have voted to reject a company wage offer and go on strike, according to a communique sent to Reuters on Thursday
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