Base Metals Top Stories

Toronto miner’s gold production spikes 199%

RNC Minerals reported 58,460 ounces of gold production for the first nine months of 2018.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 24, 2018 | 9:13 am

Antofagasta cuts copper output guidance, sees increase in 2019

Company now expects to produce between 705,000-725,000 tonnes this year,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2018 | 6:00 am

Cerro Matoso owes Colombia more than $56M in royalties

The mine applied incorrect discounts to its royalty payments over…

Reuters | October 23, 2018 | 4:01 pm

Anglo will dig more platinum and diamonds than expected

While prices remain stagnant and demand uncertain, the company is…

Bloomberg News | October 23, 2018 | 10:32 am

China’s alumina exports in September surged to their highest level this year

Figure is fivefold increase from August, up 3,400% y/y

Reuters | October 23, 2018 | 9:41 am

First Quantum mine shutdown piles pressure on Panama’s rating, Fitch says

The shutdown has reinforced downward pressure on the country's 'BBB-' rating and its deficit forecast, the agency said.

Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 10:01 am

New study saves $1bn in upfront cost as SolGold shops Cascabel project

Pre-production capital used for initial mine development, first process plant module and infrastructure is now estimated at $1.55 billion.

Staff Writer | February 16, 2024 | 9:47 am

Column: West challenges China’s critical minerals hold on Africa

The West is now challenging China's tight grip on the mineral riches lying beneath the soil of the Congo and Zambia.

Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 8:38 am

Indonesia, Vale agree price for divestment, minister says

Share divestment is a condition required by authorities to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit, which will otherwise end in 2025.

Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 7:59 am

Australia lists nickel as ‘critical mineral’ to unlock billions in support

The move opens the way for the crisis-hit industry to access billions of dollars in cheap government loans.

Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 7:52 am

Peru approves $2 billion Antamina copper mine expansion

Long-awaited permit will extend the life of Peru's largest copper mine, co-owned by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, from 2028 to 2036.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2024 | 5:28 am

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Toronto miner’s gold production spikes 199%

Antofagasta cuts copper output guidance, sees increase in 2019

Cerro Matoso owes Colombia more than $56M in royalties

Anglo will dig more platinum and diamonds than expected

China’s alumina exports in September surged to their highest level this year

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First Quantum mine shutdown piles pressure on Panama’s rating, Fitch says

New study saves $1bn in upfront cost as SolGold shops Cascabel project

Column: West challenges China’s critical minerals hold on Africa

Indonesia, Vale agree price for divestment, minister says

Australia lists nickel as ‘critical mineral’ to unlock billions in support

Peru approves $2 billion Antamina copper mine expansion

First Quantum exercises option over two licences as it looks to expand in Zambia

Copper price bounces as analysts see short covering fueling big gains

Strong metals and mining M&A activity set to remain over 2024 — report