Base Metals Top Stories

Sherritt International sees jump in nickel production and profit

The numbers are up thanks to the success of the company’s Moa JV with the Cuban Government.

Amanda Stutt | November 12, 2018 | 12:43 pm

Resolution Copper destroys historic smelter in Arizona

According to the company, the chimney stack was structurally unsound…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 11, 2018 | 7:00 am

Brazil’s Votorantim profit falls despite higher revenues

Meanwhile, Nexa Resources, a unit of Votorantim, has just approved…

Reuters | November 10, 2018 | 8:53 pm

Zimbabwe platinum miners plan base-metal refinery, minister says

The processing plant has been under consideration since at least…

Bloomberg News | November 10, 2018 | 7:14 pm

Permitting delayed at Black Butte in Montana

The company says it will expand its mine plan to…

Northern Miner Staff | November 9, 2018 | 12:34 pm

Ivanhoe records $108m third-quarter profit, shares up

The Kamoa-Kakula copper complex sold 96,509 tonnes of payable copper in Q3 2023.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 8:39 am

Rainfall plays key role in capping Chinese aluminum capacity

Another month, another new record for China's primary aluminum production sector.

Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 8:11 am

Chile copper production uneven in September – Cochilco

Codelco's production slipped 5.3% year-over-year in the month to 116,700 metric tons.

Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 7:54 am

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to automakers and could lead to cheaper EVs.

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Barrick Gold boosts stake in Hercules amid takeovers craze

Barrick's $17 million investment in Hercules Silver grows its stake in the junior to about 12% from 2.7%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Indonesia approves 38 of 84 requests for 2023 mining quota revision

Miners had faced delays in obtaining revisions due to an ongoing investigation into illegal nickel mining.

Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 6:39 am

Peru ramps up efforts to attract mining foreign investments

Peru officials are presenting the country as a place of macroeconomic solidity and favourable regulatory frameworks.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 5, 2023 | 11:41 am

Bolivia wins against Orlandini Mining at Permanent Court of Arbitration

Bolivia’s Attorney General announced that the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favour of the country by denying any compensation to the Orlandini Mining Company for the reversal of its concessions.

Staff Writer | November 4, 2023 | 4:59 pm

Vedanta posts loss on higher tax outgo and weak zinc prices

The Indian unit of billionaire Anil Agarwal swung to a loss of $214 million in three months to September.

Bloomberg News | November 4, 2023 | 12:45 pm

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