Base Metals Top Stories

Record $93B private capital flows into natural resources

But only sliver of funds raised destined for mining and metals

Frik Els | January 18, 2019 | 2:43 pm

Glencore tightens grip on Congo mining unit as scrutiny sharpens

Glencore tightened its grip by appointing new executives and entering…

Bloomberg News | January 18, 2019 | 10:58 am

Turquoise Hill reports fourth quarter 2018 production for Oyu Tolgoi, 2019 guidance

The company expects Oyu Tolgoi will be the world’s third-largest…

Northern Miner Staff | January 18, 2019 | 8:36 am

China Moly ups stake in giant Tenke copper mine to 80%

Company has agreed to buy BHR Newwood DRC Holdings Ltd,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2019 | 6:43 am

Carube Copper finds high grades in Jamaica

The company's Main Ridge project is located in an area…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 18, 2019 | 6:31 am

Capstone Copper to sell 59.5 million shares to RBC Capital for $280m

The offering is expected to close on around Feb. 8.

Reuters | February 1, 2024 | 2:20 pm

Hydro to invest 180 million euros in new Spanish aluminum recycling plant

The plant will produce 120,000 metric tons of low-carbon metal for Europe's energy transition plan, Hydro says.

Reuters | February 1, 2024 | 9:50 am

Hedge funds ramp up copper bets as supply shocks reverberate

Funds including Tribeca Investment Partners, Terra Capital and Anaconda Invest all say the supply dynamics support price increases in 2024.

Bloomberg News | February 1, 2024 | 8:04 am

Glencore reports lower 2023 copper, nickel, cobalt output; flags further falls

Other producers including BHP have put nickel projects on ice to counter falling prices for the metal.

Reuters | February 1, 2024 | 7:56 am

South32 hits IGO with $80 million royalty lawsuit

South32 claims it is owed royalties tied to IGO's former stake in the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2024 | 3:49 am

Trafigura-backed nickel mine seeks new partner for bailout

The trading giant declined to contribute more funds as part of a French government rescue package for the New Caledonian mining industry.

Bloomberg News | January 31, 2024 | 10:04 am

NiCAN shares soar on high-grade nickel results at Wine project in Manitoba

The program followed up on results from drilling completed in last year’s first quarter, when a new nickel bearing horizon inside the Wine gabbro was discovered.

Blair McBride | January 31, 2024 | 10:01 am

Metals sanctions are dividing the biggest traders and banks

The latest UK sanctions on Russia are creating new fault lines across the global metals world.

Bloomberg News | January 31, 2024 | 8:37 am

Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the world were throughly scrambled in 2023 as governments intervened, lithium and nickel prices tumbled, gold hit records and a new listing went ballistic.

Frik Els | January 31, 2024 | 8:31 am

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