Chile’s state-run copper giant Codelco is preparing to offer the market some ‘non-core’ exploration assets, according to its vice president of mining resources and development, Patricio Vergara. Speaking at the CRU-CESCO World Copper Conference in Santiago yesterday, Vergara said the privatised assets could become eventual partnerships,...
The world’s single largest copper producer – Chile’s Codelco – has committed all its sites to participate in the Copper Mark’s framework for sustainable production by the end of 2023. The Copper Mark is an independent assurance framework aiming to promote responsible practices, encourage strong ESG...
Chile’s Codelco has released an ambitious set of sustainability plans for its operations and projects, which includes goals to cut carbon emissions by 70% and reduce inland water consumption by 60% by 2030. The plan, centred around five key areas, aims to reduce around three quarters...
Copper producers around the world have moved to halt or cut back operations and slow construction projects of the bellwether metal as the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak continues. In South America, where the bulk of the world’s copper is produced, several mining giants have announced various...
State-owned Chilean mining company Codelco has signed a deal with Chicago-based artificial intelligence (AI) provider Uptake, which will see the world’s largest copper producer incorporate AI into the running of its operations. The move into AI is part of Codelco’s aggressive modernisation strategy, as the company...
Two of Australia’s largest miners, BHP Billiton and Hancock Prospecting have held talks over potentially initiating mining and exploration projects in Ecuador, according to the nation’s government. Ecuador’s Mining Minister Javier Cordova Unda said both firms have had discussions with national officials on the prospects of...