Base Metals Top Stories

The battery boom to attract $620 billion in investment by 2040

The global energy-storage market will surge to a cumulative 942 gigawatts by 2040.

Bloomberg News | November 20, 2018 | 2:34 pm

China’s Zijin clears last regulatory condition for $1.4B Nevsun takeover

Chinese and Canadian authorities have approved the Zijin's bid to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2018 | 6:18 am

Colombian mining group says tax bill will attract foreign investment

The bill proposes a gradual reduction in taxes on businesses…

Reuters | November 19, 2018 | 1:10 pm

Saudi King to open $22.7B mining project on Thursday, Al Arabiya TV

The project is part of an industrial scheme aimed at…

Reuters | November 19, 2018 | 12:35 pm

Copper output to spike in world’s top producer Chile

Copper output in Chile, the world’s top producer of the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2018 | 10:20 am

Lifezone shares rise on $50 million funding, licence for Tanzania refinery

The investment is led by Harry Lundin and Rick Rule.

Staff Writer | March 22, 2024 | 7:31 am

Almost $500 million granted by US government to clean energy projects on mine land

The projects range from solar, microgrids, and pumped storage hydropower to geothermal and battery energy storage systems.

Staff Writer | March 22, 2024 | 6:31 am

Nickel: contrarian opportunity or portfolio suicide?

Surging output from Indonesia’s nickel laterite mines has flooded the market with new supply.

James Cooper | March 22, 2024 | 5:43 am

UAE conglomerate seeks to gatecrash China’s JCHX Zambian copper deal

Abu Dhabi's most valuable company is now interested in acquiring Zambia's Lubambe copper mine.

Reuters | March 22, 2024 | 5:28 am

Indian government rejects Hindustan Zinc’s plan to split company

The company had planned to create separate entities for its zinc, lead, silver and recycling businesses.

Reuters | March 22, 2024 | 5:17 am

Boliden sees $48m hit to Q1 profit from strike in Finland

It expects the impact of delayed deliveries to be temporary and to be regained in the second quarter.

Reuters | March 22, 2024 | 4:16 am

Push for ESG price premiums may reshape global critical minerals markets

Are customers willing to pay more for low-carbon nickel? Some analysts say yes — under certain conditions.

Henry Lazenby | March 21, 2024 | 3:06 pm

EU to keep tabs on Norway deep sea mining efforts

Norway is one of the first countries to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters after its parliament backed plans in January to prospect for minerals.

Bloomberg News | March 21, 2024 | 1:48 pm

Antofagasta launches desalination plant for Los Pelambres mine

The mine is the first to operate with desalinated water in an area of the country that has suffered a 15-year drought.

Reuters | March 21, 2024 | 12:58 pm

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