Base Metals Top Stories

Sherritt’s year end and 2019 guidance

Sherritt owns 50% of the Moa joint venture, and at Ambatovy it is the operator and holder of a 12% interest.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 28, 2019 | 2:56 pm

Rusal shares soar, aluminium falls as U.S. lifts sanctions

Members may freely enter into contracts with Rusal and its…

Reuters | January 28, 2019 | 10:32 am

Canada’s Vendetta receives positive PEA for Australian lead-zinc project

The assessment revealed that Pegmont has a mine life of…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 28, 2019 | 7:08 am

Chilean miner Antofagasta studying $3 bln expansion at Centinela mine -paper

Antofagasta's copper production rose 3 percent to 725,300 tonnes last…

Reuters | January 27, 2019 | 8:48 am

Codelco and Ennomotive challenged engineers to find creative uses for copper-graphene nanocomposite

Sixty-five engineers from 15 countries came up with ideas.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 26, 2019 | 12:19 pm

NGO sues Norway over deep-sea mining plans

WWF argues that Norway's decision to allow seabed exploration breaches national law, goes against experts' advice and sets a risky precedent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2024 | 3:48 am

Anglo shareholders say BHP should amend structure or sweeten bid

Of the investors that Bloomberg spoke to this week, some suggested that BHP should provide a commitment to cover any lost value suffered by the subsidiaries’ new owners.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 12:16 pm

Aris Mining gains controlling stake in Soto Norte project

Aris is starting a pre-feasibility study for the new development plan, which it expects to complete by early 2025.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 11:02 am

US Congress to fund $2m Pentagon study on deep sea mining

The Pentagon will explore the feasibility of refining ocean-floor minerals in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 9:56 am

Column: Copper squeezed in the United States but China has plenty

Weak spot demand, robust imports and rising domestic output have combined to keep China's exchange inventories high.

Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 8:47 am

Copper price steadies after biggest decline in almost two years

The metal surged to an all-time high above $11,000 a ton on Monday, followed by a slump of 4.1% on Wednesday.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:39 am

Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in Bougainville

Villagers are seeking compensation for loss and damage that could reach billions of dollars.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:31 am

Troubled Peru copper mine starts expansion work in supply boost

Las Bambas has for years operated well below its annual capacity of 400,000 tons due to a torrent of community protests.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:26 am

China plans biggest ever cobalt purchases for state reserves

The metal has slumped to five-year lows amid booming production in the DRC and Indonesia.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 7:57 am

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