Mining Safety

Lima, Peru: Peru’s labor watchdog has launched an investigation into China-based mining company MMG’s Las Bambas copper mine following an accident that killed two workers. The probe will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident…

Santiago: Chile's state-owned mining company Codelco has suspended the expansion of its flagship El Teniente copper mine after identifying heightened seismic risks in parts of the underground operation. The decision underscores the growing…

Chile's major copper mining operations are preparing for severe winter weather as heavy rainfall and snowfall are forecast to impact the country's key mining regions. As the world's largest producer of copper, Chile plays a vital role in…