Base Metals Top Stories

Strike briefly shuts down operations at BHP’s Spence mine in Chile

Move followed the dismissal of 49 workers and eight supervisors, union President Ronald Salcedo said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2018 | 4:28 am

Eurasian Resources secures electricity supply for Frontier copper mine in DRC

Frontier mine is a cornerstone of ERG’s copper business and…

MINING.com Editor | November 27, 2018 | 2:50 pm

Tinka boosts zinc, tin resources at Ayawilca in Peru

The deposit is believed to be the largest undeveloped tin…

Northern Miner Staff | November 27, 2018 | 1:07 pm

Nigeria awards mining exploration contract to 10 mining, consulting firms

Nigeria, Africa's top crude oil producer, is aiming to diversify…

Reuters | November 27, 2018 | 10:59 am

Anglo American to increase copper production in Chile

The revised guidance is part of the company's ongoing progress…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2018 | 10:25 am

Mitsubishi Materials sees H1 copper output up 1.8% y/y

The Japanese copper smelter said it planned to produce 224,094 tonnes of refined copper in the first half.

Reuters | April 1, 2024 | 4:02 am

Mitsui Mining sees H1 zinc output rising 0.9% y/y

The Japanese company plans to produce 104,600 tonnes of refined zinc in the first half.

Reuters | April 1, 2024 | 3:42 am

Austria’s RHI Magnesita to buy US-based alumina producer Resco

The combined company would have 15 production sites across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Reuters | April 1, 2024 | 3:34 am

Draft decree allows miners in Peru to exceed daily installed capacity by 10%

Currently, excess production can reach up to 5% of the total allowed and if miners go over that limit, they have to pay a validation fee.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 6:50 am

Nornickel says some EU clients refuse to buy products made of Russian metal

Although Nornickel itself and its metals are not a target of Western sanctions some consumers are voluntarily shunning deals for its metals and of products made from Russian raw materials.

Reuters | March 30, 2024 | 1:38 pm

CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecasts

While plummeting spot TC/RCs – from $90+ to $3 – are behind the (already fizzling) rally, copper’s long term supply problems are also firmly back in focus.

Frik Els | March 29, 2024 | 1:07 pm