Base Metals Top Stories

How microbes contribute to the formation of giant copper deposits

Researchers are studying the unusual Las Cruces deposit in southwestern Spain.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 25, 2019 | 9:26 pm

Slow growth for Europe’s mining sector — report

In Q2 2019, analysts expect investment levels across the European…

MINING.com Editor | January 25, 2019 | 3:17 pm

Pacific Bay extends Meteor Boot at Haskins-Reed in BC

The company tested targets near the Meteor zone, where 2011…

Northern Miner Staff | January 25, 2019 | 1:51 pm

Explorex Resources scraps plans to buy battery metals project in Finland

The Canadian miner won't be buying the Hautalampi cobalt, nickel,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2019 | 8:17 am

Flagship Volkswagen plant transforms for EV era

German carmaker will invest 870 million euros ($985 million) by…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2019 | 3:03 am

Nornickel board proposes no dividend for 2023 results

Nornickel failed to pay dividends on its 2022 results but resumed payouts for the first nine months of 2023.

Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 7:05 am

LME approves listing of first Indonesian nickel brand

Until now, Indonesia has not produced a significant amount of the metal in high-purity form traded on the LME.

Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 6:58 am

Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchange

Activist investor Palliser Capital argues that switching its primary listing to Australia would boost Rio Tinto's shares by about 40%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2024 | 5:18 am

Greatland grows exploration portfolio in Western Australia

The Woodlands property, part of the company's Mt Egerton project, is a highly under-explored area with vast gold and copper potential.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 3:03 am

First Quantum seeks to speed up Peru projects after Panama debacle

The miner controls the La Granja project, worth at least $2.5 billion, and the $1.86 billion Haquira project.

Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 3:24 pm

Record gold and copper prices are also a boon for illegal mining in Peru

Illegal mining had become a “huge challenge” and that the government was working on a bill to create a new framework for small miners.

Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 12:22 pm

Southern Copper aims to boost Peru output by 520,000t in 8-10 years

Southern Copper operates the Cuajone and Toquepala mines in Peru.

Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 12:16 pm

Glencore, Rusal extend aluminum supply contract into 2025

Glencore is legally bound to continue the contract because Rusal has not been directly targeted by Western sanctions.

Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 11:15 am

Faraday Copper rallies on $15 million bought deal to advance Arizona project

Its Copper Creek project in Arizona is labelled as one of the largest undeveloped copper projects in the US.

Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 11:06 am

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