Base Metals Top Stories

From Blenheim to BlackRock, here’s why everyone’s bullish about copper

This week, it seems everybody has something in common: they’re all copper bulls.

Bloomberg News | October 8, 2018 | 10:25 am

Britain’s CNM plans to relaunch Zambia nickel mine next year

The decision to restart output at the mine comes despite…

Reuters | October 7, 2018 | 11:42 am

LME launches new contracts with steel, alumina best placed to succeed

The new products range from hot rolled coil (HRC) steel…

Reuters | October 5, 2018 | 9:58 am

Battle lines drawn for London Metal Exchange

Away from the seminars and cocktail parties, metal producers, traders…

Reuters | October 5, 2018 | 9:40 am

Hudbay doesn’t deny rumours of interest in Chile’s Mantos Copper

The Chilean miner has been seeking a buyer for all…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2018 | 8:30 am

Canadian Copper signs offtake, credit facility for Murray Brook

The purpose of the credit facility is to satisfy the final Murray Brook acquisition condition and replace an existing C$2 million environmental bond with the New Brunswick government.

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:43 am

Lumina Gold kicks off feasibility study for Ecuador project

Feasibility study for the Cangrejos gold-copper project, in southwest Ecuador, is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:35 am

Rob McEwen seeks $100 million for Argentina copper mine as Milei boosts prospects

The idea is to secure fresh funds within six months for feasibility and engineering work at the Los Azules project.

Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 10:19 am

Lion Copper delivers positive PEA for Rio Tinto-backed Yerington project

The integrated Yerington project has a post-tax net present value (at a 7% discount) of $356 million and an internal rate of return of 17.4%.

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 9:30 am

Pentagon plans AI-based program to estimate prices for critical minerals

The US Department of Defense plans to develop a program to estimate prices and predict supplies of nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals.

Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 9:01 am

LME targets Hong Kong as option for warehouse expansion

Chinese rules and regulations alongside resistance from competitor Shanghai Futures Exchange have frustrated LME's attempts to expand its network to China.

Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 8:31 am