April 9, 2018

Trading giant keeps faith in copper despite rising trade tension

Copper prices will rise this year as investors look past the ample global supplies and market turbulence to focus on the metal’s long-term outlook.

April 9, 2018

A withhold up in Mongolia?

It is not conclusive that Rio avoided WHT on interest on shareholder loans, and there is no clear evidence to support the claims of treaty abuse.

April 9, 2018

Anglo looks past turmoil toward its next big copper bet in Peru

Anglo American Plc is moving towards a multibillion-dollar decision on building the world’s next major copper mine in Peru.

April 9, 2018

Relations sour at giant copper pit with automation looming

Relations between the world’s largest copper producer, Codelco, and unions in its Chuquicamata division have reached the lowest point in years.

April 9, 2018

Here are the firms feeding China’s battery revolution

Chinese companies are leading the way in securing the raw materials needed for a massive expansion in battery capacity.

April 9, 2018

Rio Tinto stands to win from Rusal sanctions

US consumers to lose.

April 8, 2018

Quellaveco copper mine in Peru could be reactivated

There are signs that the stalled $5 billion project could be reactivated.

April 6, 2018

Sanctions on Russian tycoon Deripaska will create global ripples

Deripaska is the main owner of the conglomerate EN+, which in turn is the co-owner of some of the world's biggest metals producers.

April 6, 2018

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. receives initial US$58m from Maseve mine sale to pay down debt

RBPlat is next to acquire 100% of the shares in Maseve, the holding company of the Maseve Mine.

April 6, 2018

Electric vehicles do not need to be poisonous

The rapid proliferation of poisons in a widening variety of applications requires better monitoring and control.