Base Metals Top Stories

Death toll rises to six at South Africa coal mine gas explosion

Rescue efforts were hampered by dangerously high levels of toxic gas underground.

Reuters | February 7, 2019 | 10:14 am

Trilogy Metals, South32 increase exploration budget for Alaska projects

Each company will contribute an additional $1 million for exploration…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2019 | 9:55 am

First Quantum inks $2.7B refinancing deal

Company has signed a new $2.7-billion term loan and revolving…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2019 | 8:22 am

Crown Mining takes over California’s Light’s Creek Copper District

The company staked 35 new claims that cover potential extensions…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 7, 2019 | 6:33 am

Friedland confident Congo copper mine will be world’s second-largest

The founder of Ivanhoe Mines said the Kamoa-Kakula project is…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2019 | 1:20 pm

Indonesia mining ministry working to approve more nickel, tin quotas

Miners and smelting companies have been concerned by delays in the approvals.

Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:49 am

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

Panama to defend interests in First Quantum case, official says

The mine shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's credit rating.

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 2:22 pm

Vale says court overturns suspensions of Sossego, Onca Puma mines

Vale produced 66,800 metric tons of copper in 2023 in Sossego.

Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 1:28 pm

Legacy uses AI to discover platinum in Australia

Proponents predict AI will be indispensable to help the industry ramp up the supply of battery metals for the global energy transition to fight climate change.

Colin McClelland | February 26, 2024 | 8:14 am