Operations Return to Normal at Codelco’s Andina Mine After Protests
Copper – Mining Weekly reported that operations have resumed at Codelco's Andina mine after a protest from workers earlier this week.
Articles Tagged "Codelco"
Codelco CEO Optimistic About Long-Term Prospects for Copper
Copper – Reuters reported that Codelco's CEO remains optimistic about the long-term future for copper prices, but expects the short term to be volatile.
Underground Block Caving: A Guide for Investors
Here's a look at current and upcoming block-caving mines as well as an analysis of how to tell whether a block-caving operation is a good investment.
Codelco Workers Stage 24-Hr Strike Seeking Job Security, Safer Workplace
Copper – Mining Weekly reported that Codelco workers went on a 24-hr strike on Tuesday to protest for more job security and a safer working environment.
Copper Makes Slight Gains as Chile Port Strike Hampers Supply
Copper – Amid dismal economic data out of Europe, copper made slight gains from an eight-month low as Chile’s port strike caused a supply squeeze.
Codelco Declares Force Majeure at Radomiro Tomic Mine
Copper – Mineweb reported that copper heavyweight Codelco has declared force majeure at a Chilean mine that is in the throws of labour unrest.
Growing Chilean Port Strike Forces Codelco to Look at Shipping Alternatives
Copper – Bloomberg reported that a strike at one of the main export hubs for Codelco is spreading, forcing them to seek alternative shipping arrangements. As quoted in the market report:
Copper Rises from Seven-month Low as Chinese Manufacturing Expands
Copper – Copper was put through the wringer this week, pushed to a seven-month low as Cyprus considered — and rejected — a bank bailout that could have triggered a run on banks across Europe. At the end of the week, modest growth in China’s manufacturing sector and robust home sales in the US brought some relief.
Port Strike in Northern Chile Delays Copper Shipments, Threatens Other Ports
Copper – Bloomberg reported that a port strike in Northern Chile is resulting in shipment delays.
US Jobs and Housing Lift Copper
Copper – Copper regained some ground on Thursday on positive signs in the US housing and jobs markets, but investors remain restrained, waiting for clear signs of strong demand from China.
