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

M&A won’t alleviate looming copper shortage, Barrick CEO warns

For Mark Bristow, BHP's approach to Anglo reinforces the necessity for industry investment in its future.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 9:39 am

US Gold surges after obtaining Wyoming mining permit

A 2021 pre-feasibility study gave the project a 10-year mine life, averaging 108,500 oz. of gold equivalent output per year.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2024 | 8:44 am

Lower energy prices help Aurubis’ first-half profit

Group revenue for the first half of the year fell 6% to 8.25 billion euros, roughly in line with expectations.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:46 am

Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt

Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits.

Bloomberg News | May 8, 2024 | 7:41 am

Indonesia says nickel reserves enough for expansion, despite moratorium call

Indonesia's high-grade nickel reserves is estimated to last until 2035, while its low-grade nickel until at least 2069.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:25 am

Indonesia says it will extend copper export permits for Freeport, Amman

The current permits are set to expire on May 31.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:22 am

Canadian carbon firms vie for $100 million Xprize

The contest began with 1,300 entrants in 2021.

Colin McClelland | May 8, 2024 | 6:33 am

US Strategic Metals, Missouri University partner on precursor cathode material research

Currently, most of the pCAM in the world is produced outside the United States.

Staff Writer | May 7, 2024 | 5:02 pm

Sierra Metals updates resources for Yauricocha, Bolivar mines

The updated mineral reserves and resources confirm the long production history of both assets, Sierra's CEO said.

Staff Writer | May 7, 2024 | 8:07 am

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