Base Metals Top Stories

Barrick Gold eyes more copper assets in Congo – executive

Barrick Gold is interested in buying more copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - Incoming COO of Africa and the Middle East region

Reuters | November 16, 2018 | 12:37 pm

Canada’s largest diversified miner is also studying a Phase 3…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2018 | 10:10 am

German automaker is also considering involvement in battery production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2018 | 6:40 am

The Tamil Nadu state disconnected the smelter's power supply in…

Reuters | November 16, 2018 | 4:24 am

The nine mines, six of which are nickel operations, have…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2018 | 3:41 am

The deal comes just as Chinese copper processors are struggling to turn a profit on supplies from miners like BHP.

Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 6:41 am

CRU, a metals consultant, sees demand increasing about 40% by 2050 even if cleaner technologies aren’t rolled out aggressively.

Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 5:52 am

The metal has reclaimed the $10,000 threshold for the first time in two years.

Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 5:37 am

It's especially interested in nickel, cobalt, zinc and other metals, provided the government guarantees a stable business environment.

Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 5:33 am

Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP

Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am