Base Metals Top Stories

Tlicho all-season road near NICO project approved

The federal government has announced that it will provide up to 25% of the construction costs for the road through the P3 Canada Fund.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 30, 2018 | 3:27 pm

Wolfden cuts more high grade at Pickett Mountain

A resource estimate for Pickett Mountain is to be released…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 30, 2018 | 2:50 pm

Falling zinc price hammers Trafigura-backed Nyrstar in Q3

Nyrstar's CFO Michel Abaza said that no decision had yet…

Reuters | October 30, 2018 | 10:53 am

Aluminum products maker Arconic’s profit beats on strong aero parts demand

Higher demand for aluminum parts in airplanes yields a better-than-expected…

Reuters | October 30, 2018 | 10:21 am

Meet Escondida’s giant robotic arm – an example of open innovation

Introducing BHP's Trommel maintenance robot.

BHP Billiton | October 30, 2018 | 10:14 am

Coeur raising $25 million via flow-through shares for Canadian project

Coeur acquired the Silvertip mine and mill in 2017 but ceased mining and processing in 2020.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 12:06 pm

Glencore banks on Anuri mine to extend life of Raglan nickel-copper project

The Raglan project has proven and probable reserves of 31.9 million tonnes grading 2.12% nickel, 0.81% copper and 0.05% cobalt.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm

Zambian president calls rail link connecting copper mines to Angolan port ‘once-in-lifetime’ break

The Lobito corridor is central to the Biden administration’s plans to secure access to crucial metals for the energy transition in Zambia and neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bloomberg News | February 27, 2024 | 10:29 am

Sandfire America scores legal win for Montana copper project

The company now has all the permits necessary to proceed with the Black Butte project.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 9:14 am

Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny

The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.

Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:56 am

Indonesia mining ministry working to approve more nickel, tin quotas

Miners and smelting companies have been concerned by delays in the approvals.

Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:49 am

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am