Base Metals Top Stories

Canada, buoyed by trade deal, to push U.S. on metal tariffs

The agreement protects Canada's automotive industry from potentially devastating U.S. tariffs.

Reuters | October 1, 2018 | 5:44 pm

Senator wants to boost sustainable mining in Argentina’s wine country

Changes to an existing provincial law propose a new Special…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 1, 2018 | 5:33 pm

Forty-five per cent of cars sold in Norway last month were electric: report

No gas or balloons needed.

Michael McCrae | October 1, 2018 | 1:16 pm

Japan’s Mitsui Mining expects H2 zinc output to rise 3.6 pct y/y

Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co Ltd plans to produce 114,600…

Reuters | October 1, 2018 | 10:58 am

Aurubis to offer a $96 tonne copper premium for 2019

This compares to $86 per tonne in both 2018 and 2017.

Reuters | October 1, 2018 | 10:45 am

Mining generated C$18 billion for BC economy in 2022 – report

This represents a 40% improvement over the figure in 2021 and 46.3% higher than the C$12.3 billion reported for 2018.

Henry Lazenby | January 22, 2024 | 11:26 am

Aurubis moves to terminate CEO’s contract after copper scam

The criminal scam cost the copper producer about €169 million last year.

Bloomberg News | January 22, 2024 | 11:16 am

First Quantum shareholder SailingStone told miner about ‘missed opportunities’

First Quantum is dealing with the fallout from the sudden closure of its flagship copper mine in Panama, which accounted for about 40% of its revenue.

Reuters | January 22, 2024 | 9:50 am

Managem plans $300 million capital increase in 2024

This capital will fund the company's gold, copper and cobalt expansion plans.

Reuters | January 22, 2024 | 9:49 am

Eramet’s New Caledonia nickel plant runs reduced output after power incident

The production process at the company's Doniambo plant in New Caledonia was disrupted by the breaking of several furnace cathodes.

Reuters | January 22, 2024 | 9:12 am

Nickel prices keep slumping even as mines close

The metal used in stainless steel and EV batteries is down more than 40% from a year ago amid a growing global glut.

Bloomberg News | January 22, 2024 | 8:26 am

Nickel price crash seen extending Indonesia’s grip on supply

A prolonged slump in nickel prices is stress-testing producers worldwide.

Bloomberg News | January 22, 2024 | 7:41 am

Nickel, cobalt may help produce hydrogen from urea

A new nickel and cobalt-based material helps remove urea from water and potentially convert it into hydrogen gas.

Staff Writer | January 22, 2024 | 6:00 am

South32 misses output estimates, puts Colombia nickel unit under review

The miner on Monday posted a near 50% drop in second-quarter metallurgical coal output.

Reuters | January 21, 2024 | 3:46 pm

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