Codelco

• Major Copper mine in Chile Closed by Storm

  Chile's state mining giant Codelco - the world's top copper producer - called off operations at one of its largest facilities Sunday due to a major storm that has killed at least five people.

• Sterlite declares force majeure at Tuticorin copper plant

  Sterlite Industries Ltd has halted deliveries of copper from India's largest smelter after it shut down last week due to complaints over emissions, a move that could tighten local supplies and force imports.

• Sterlite ordered to shut large copper smelter over 'gas leak'

  Sterlite Industries (India) said on Monday that Tamil Nadu has ordered it to shut a copper smelter over allegations of a gas leak, in a move that could spur imports and drive up regional premiums for the metal.

• Weekend rescue for Chile miners?

  Before 33 trapped Chilean miners can begin their passage to the outside world, still more people will join them down below to make their journey as smooth as it can be.These men -- an elite group of three paramedics with the Chilean navy's special forces and 13 rescue experts with the state-owned mining company Codelco -- will work in shifts during...