Base Metals Top Stories

Top 3 reasons to avoid running project cost estimates in-house

There are real costs associated with conducting project cost estimates in-house.

Brad Terhune, LG and Scott Stebbins, PE | January 4, 2019 | 2:15 pm

The mining world watches as Congo counts votes for next leader

The Democratic Republic of Congo is in uncharted waters as…

Bloomberg News | January 4, 2019 | 10:28 am

Congo slashes cobalt output estimate for Jan-Sept 2018

The revision means that output of cobalt rose 35.9 percent…

Reuters | January 4, 2019 | 8:55 am

China slowdown a big threat to industrial metals in 2019 — analyst

With metals ringing off the new year on a weak…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2019 | 5:50 am

Zambia says mines have failed to show impact of higher taxes

The Chamber of Mines said that as a result of…

Reuters | January 3, 2019 | 12:54 pm

Indonesia approves Freeport’s mining quota for 2024-2026

Indonesia last year changed mining production plans from annual to valid for three years.

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 10:03 am

China cobalt buyers use global glut to challenge pricing

A rapid expansion of cobalt mining in Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia has output racing ahead of demand.

Bloomberg News | January 16, 2024 | 9:29 am

Ivanhoe, Gécamines to reopen historic Kipushi mine

The historic zinc-copper mine will restart in Q2 2024, with expected production pegged at more than 250,000 tonnes of zinc a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2024 | 9:03 am

Australia sends biggest copper concentrate shipment to China since 2020

The exports raise hopes that China may be removing the ban imposed after Australian calls for an inquiry into the origin of covid-19.

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 8:13 am

Indonesia says ‘strong indication’ of safety procedure violation in nickel fire

Fire at nickel smelter on Sulawesi island killed 21 workers.

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 8:08 am

Most cobalt producers loss-making after 2023 price slump, says ERG

Chinese-owned companies are aggressively expanding cobalt mining in Congo and Indonesia despite the price drop.

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 7:55 am

At Saudi Arabia forum, buzz word is partnership

Barrick CEO Bristow said it was unrealistic for every country to expect they can participate fully in the industry’s four main sectors.

Colin McClelland | January 16, 2024 | 6:41 am

Taseko inks $50m royalty deal for Florence copper mine construction

Funds will allow the Canadian miner to speed up construction of its Florence copper mine in Arizona, expected to begin production in 2025.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2024 | 5:19 am

Royal Road JV wins bid for Saudi exploration licence

The JV has committed to minimum expenditure of $5.5 million over the first five years.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2024 | 11:29 am

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