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Unions at Chile's Escondida mine reject bid to pause contract talks after worker's death

Unions at Chile's Escondida mine reject bid to pause contract talks after worker's death

By Fabian Cambero Sept 25 (Reuters) - Unions at Chile's Escondida copper mine, the world's largest, pushed back on Friday after management sought to pause contract talks with unionized supervisors and staff following a fatal accident earlier this week.
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BHP's Escondida Mine in Chile Gradually Resumes Operations Following Fatal Accident

BHP's Escondida Mine in Chile Gradually Resumes Operations Following Fatal Accident

BHP's Escondida Mine in Chile Gradually Resumes Operations Following Fatal Accident
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Australian shares trim declines after jobless rate tops forecasts

Australian shares trim declines after jobless rate tops forecasts

Sept 24 (Reuters) - Australian shares pared early losses on Thursday after data showed the unemployment rate rose more than expected, though investors continued to price in the risk of a hawkish move from the central bank at its policy meeting next week.
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Australian shares hit over 3-month low as oil rally revives inflation worries

Australian shares hit over 3-month low as oil rally revives inflation worries

Sept 24 (Reuters) - Australian shares hit a more than three-month low on Thursday, with most sectors trading in negative territory, as a sharp rise in oil prices revived concerns that inflation could stay persistent and keep monetary policy tight.
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National Geographic Documentary Revisits 2010 Chilean Mine Rescue, Highlighting Human Perseverance and Long-Term Impacts

National Geographic Documentary Revisits 2010 Chilean Mine Rescue, Highlighting Human Perseverance and Long-Term Impacts

A new National Geographic three-part series, 'Chilean Mine Rescue: Race Against Time,' is set to premiere, revisiting the extraordinary event of August 2010 when 33 miners were trapped over 2,000 feet underground in Chile's San José mine for 69 days. The documentary, created by Emmy-winning Blast Films and co-directed by Chloe Campbell and James Parris, delves beyond the initial news coverage to explore the mechanics of the rescue, the experiences of the trapped miners, their families, and the rescuers. The series incorporates never-before-seen cell phone footage from inside the mine and interviews with survivors, families, and rescuers, many speaking to international press for the first time. The filmmakers spent months in Chile building trust with those involved to gain in-depth access, allowing for a comprehensive retelling of the story. The narrative balances the perspectives of the underground miners, the surface rescue operation, and the waiting families, highlighting moments of tension, emotion, and...
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Rio Tinto to Expand Metals Trading into Third-Party Materials and Derivatives, Signaling Strategic Shift

Rio Tinto to Expand Metals Trading into Third-Party Materials and Derivatives, Signaling Strategic Shift

Rio Tinto to Expand Metals Trading into Third-Party Materials and Derivatives, Signaling Strategic Shift
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Qantas workers begin 24-hour strike at four Australian airports, union says

Qantas workers begin 24-hour strike at four Australian airports, union says

Sept 24 (Reuters) - Qantas airport workers launched a 24-hour strike on Thursday at the Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth airports demanding higher pay, more secure jobs and improved safety standards, the Australia's Transport Worker's Union (TWU) said.
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National Geographic Series 'Chilean Mine Rescue: Race Against Time' Explores Faith and Perseverance

National Geographic Series 'Chilean Mine Rescue: Race Against Time' Explores Faith and Perseverance

National Geographic's new three-part series, 'Chilean Mine Rescue: Race Against Time,' revisits the 2010 San José mine collapse in Chile, where 33 miners were trapped for 69 days. The documentary, from Emmy-winning Blast Films, focuses on the human elements of the ordeal, including the faith and perseverance that sustained the miners underground and the families above. Co-directors Chloe Campbell and James Parris conducted extensive interviews with survivors, families, and rescuers, many of whom are speaking to international press for the first time. The series utilizes never-before-seen cell phone footage from inside the mine, offering an intimate look at the miners' struggle and their decision to document their experience. The narrative structure interweaves the events underground with the rescue efforts on the surface, maintaining suspense even for those familiar with the outcome.
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Latin American Nations Develop Sovereign AI Initiatives to Reduce Technological Dependence

Latin American Nations Develop Sovereign AI Initiatives to Reduce Technological Dependence

Latin American countries are actively developing their own artificial intelligence infrastructure, including supercomputers, data centers, and research clusters, to decrease technological reliance on the United States and China. A report by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) identifies 11 sovereign AI initiatives across eight Latin American nations. These projects aim to address national strategic interests such as national security, economic development, and cultural preservation. The initiatives are categorized into infrastructure (59%), models (32%), and data (9%). While the region's efforts are nascent compared to Europe and Asia-Pacific, countries like Mexico, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina have launched or announced projects. For instance, Mexico is planning the 'Coatlicue' supercomputing project, and Brazil has an operational AI model called 'SoberanIA' for Portuguese language processing. Chile is leading a regional model, 'Latam-GPT,' develo...
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Fed officials see rates likely rising to curb high inflation

Fed officials see rates likely rising to curb high inflation

By Michael S. Derby Sept 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. central bank will likely need to raise interest rates again to curb unacceptably high inflation, two Federal Reserve policymakers said on Thursday.
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US to fund $7 billion of Argentina mineral, energy projects, document shows

US to fund $7 billion of Argentina mineral, energy projects, document shows

By Ernest Scheyder and Lucinda Elliott Sept 22 (Reuters) - The US Export-Import Bank plans to fund up to $7 billion worth of critical minerals and energy projects in Argentina, according to a document seen by Reuters, as part of a push to deepen economic cooperation between Washington and Buenos
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Gunnison Copper Declares Commercial Production at Johnson Camp Mine in Arizona

Gunnison Copper Declares Commercial Production at Johnson Camp Mine in Arizona

Gunnison Copper Declares Commercial Production at Johnson Camp Mine in Arizona