Mining News
Monday, 13 May 2013 17:35
Codelco’s proposal to scrap worker’s rights contract leads to unrest among Chilean miners.The head of one of Chile’s most powerful copper workers unions announced a national strike over a labor dispute with state-owned Codelco.
Amid financial and legal challenges, Canadian mining giant tells shareholders it may close controversial Pascua-Lama mine. 
Price of copper drops to a new low; Codelco miners strike Tuesday morning. 
Injunction maintained for mining giant Barrick Gold’s Andean project amid environmental concerns.
A slowdown in Chinese growth prompts a drop of nearly 5.2 percent in copper prices Monday, as Chile’s most lucrative export reaches its lowest level in a year and a half. 
Results of medical checks have been positive so far.
The Andean nation fell from 18 to 23 in the ranking of 96 territories. 
Canadian mining company claims climate change is reason for glaciers’ meltdown. 
World’s main copper producer recorded its lowest level of production in four years. 
Finnish Prime Minister promises to support innovation in sustainable mining production in Chile. 
President Piñera and Angela Merkel sign mining cooperation agreements and look to strengthen relations. Most Read News
- Penguins and sea lions found dead on Chilean shore
- Controversy in Chile over plans to export melting glaciers to Qatar
- Foreign investment in Chile hit record rates in 2012
- Chilean cult leader’s family blame mental illness, drugs and Satan
- LAN flights to Argentina face severe disruptions
- Gay flags fly in Chilean capital