Base Metals Top Stories

Carube Copper finds high grades in Jamaica

The company's Main Ridge project is located in an area where Spaniards mined placer gold in the 16th Century.

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

Alcoa beats profit estimates on strength in alumina segment

The company's shares were down 1.6 percent in extended trading,…

Reuters | January 17, 2019 | 3:52 pm

Trevali announces executive overhaul

By Thusday afternoon, Trevali's stock had dropped 10%.

MINING.com Editor | January 17, 2019 | 2:15 pm

Chile’s Cochilco keeps 2019 copper forecast at $3.05/lb amid trade war, Brexit

The reduction in global expectations for the price in 2019,…

Reuters | January 17, 2019 | 9:19 am

Cornish secures further funding to build lithium mine in UK

The funds will enable the company to expand activities in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2019 | 9:00 am

Anglo American freezes hiring amid global shake-up

Anglo's decision affects recruitment of non-site-based permanent employees and contractors, while it works on a company-wide restructuring.

Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 5:08 am

Macron calls state of emergency over protests in New Caledonia

The measure was taken after pro-independence protests left at least three dead and disrupted nickel production.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 1:53 pm

Trafigura says aluminum rally is ‘over done’ as supply returns

Prices should revert to an earlier trading range of $2,100 to $2,400 per ton over the next six months, says metals analyst Henry Van.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 11:19 am

Barrick exceeds targets for GHG reduction in 2023

The gold miner re-used or recycled 84% of its water used in operations, with an 85% recycle rate achieved at its water-stressed sites.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2024 | 10:22 am

Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industry

The key to social acceptance was active engagement with local communities and pro-active communicating, said CEO of EIT RawMaterials.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 9:40 am

BHP shareholders see room for one more sweetened Anglo bid

Shareholders in both companies interviewed by Bloomberg said there was still likely to be some room for a sweetened offer before a May 22 cut-off.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 9:24 am

Saudi’s new mining vehicle picks industry veteran as first CEO

Manara Minerals has hired veteran dealmaker Pierre Chenard to be its first permanent chief executive officer.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 8:52 am

Congo demands international embargo on Rwandan mineral exports

The DRC government accuses Rwanda of using rebel groups to steal its natural resources.