Arizona’s Copper Mining Challenges
Copper is a major source of revenue for Arizona, and a step forward in land rights legislation should further the state’s dominance in the red metal market.
Articles Tagged "BHP"
Iron-Oxide Copper Gold Deposits
Iron oxide copper gold ore deposits are important and highly valuable concentrations of copper, gold and uranium. With an tendancy for being tremendous in size, relatively simple metallurgy and relatively high grade IOCG deposits can produce extremely profitable mines.
BHB Billiton Miners Pushed for Sharing of Copper Profits in Chile
BHP Billiton Limited workers at copper mines in Chile and Peru are pressing for a share of record profits earned in 2008 as talks commenced on new labor contracts. For full story, click here
BHP Billiton Workers Threatened Striked at Escondida Amid Talks
BHP Billiton Ltd. workers are threatening to strike at the world’s leading copper mine if the company doesn’t meet demands for a share of record profits. Pedro Marin, president of Chile’s Mining Federation, stated: We don’t see any alternative. For full story, click here
BHP Copper Output has been hit by Escondida Mill Woes
Reuters declared that the world’s biggest copper mine in Chile is shutting a key milling operation for 45 days for repairs after equipment problems contributed to a 38% decline in mine production of 2008 for 57.5% owner BHP Billiton. For full story, click here
Japanese Smelters have Settled Down Copper Treatment and Refining Charges
Japanese copper smelters Pan Pacific Copper, Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Materials and copper miner BHP Billiton have reached agreement on mid year copper treatment and refining charges for the current year. For full story, click here
BHP's Copper Output has hit by Escondida Mill Woes
The world’s biggest copper mine in Chile is shutting a key milling operation for 45 days for repairs after equipment problems contributed to a 38 percent dip in mine production last year for 57.5 percent owner BHP Billiton. For full story, click here
BHP Billiton slipped 2.5%
BHP Billiton Ltd, the world’s leading mining company, slipped 2.5 percent to A$33.43. Equinox Minerals Ltd., owner of the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia, dipped 2.5 percent to A$2.69. For full story, click here
BHP Billiton will lower Copper Fees from Japanese Smelters
BHP Billiton, the world’s biggest mining company, may win a reduction in copper processing fees from Japanese smelters in mid-year supply contracts. For full story, click here
BHP Billiton has won lower copper fees from Japanese Smelters
BHP Billiton Ltd, the world’s leading mining company, may win a reduction in copper processing fees from Japanese smelters in mid-year supply contracts. For full story, click here
