Base Metals Top Stories

Trevali’s Santander zinc mine in Peru hit by blockade

The illegal action saw a group of locals spend seven days blocking the only access to the mine in protest for what they call “repetitive abuse” to community members and increasing pollution of their land and only water source.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2018 | 8:48 am

Yukon nickel junior waits for better metal prices

No PEA.

Michael McCrae | September 26, 2018 | 7:21 am

Canada’s Maxtech Ventures to expand footprint in Brazil with manganese JV

The Vancouver-based miner said it has signed a non-exclusive letter…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2018 | 6:52 am

First Quantum, Panama Gov’t study ruling that casts doubts on giant copper mine

The country' Supreme Court ruled Monday that Law 9, used…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2018 | 3:50 am

Capital raising drops

Down 18% in H1.

Vladimir Basov | September 25, 2018 | 4:14 pm

Teck misses copper, zinc guidance for 2023, coal production higher

Annual production was impacted by challenges across operations through the year.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2024 | 5:01 pm

First Quantum offers voluntary retirement to over 1,500 Panama mine staff

The company plans to reduce its Panama workforce to below 1,000 workers from about 1,400 workers.

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 11:30 am

Indonesia approves Freeport’s mining quota for 2024-2026

Indonesia last year changed mining production plans from annual to valid for three years.

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 10:03 am

China cobalt buyers use global glut to challenge pricing

A rapid expansion of cobalt mining in Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia has output racing ahead of demand.

Bloomberg News | January 16, 2024 | 9:29 am

Ivanhoe, Gécamines to reopen historic Kipushi mine

The historic zinc-copper mine will restart in Q2 2024, with expected production pegged at more than 250,000 tonnes of zinc a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2024 | 9:03 am

Australia sends biggest copper concentrate shipment to China since 2020

The exports raise hopes that China may be removing the ban imposed after Australian calls for an inquiry into the origin of covid-19.

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 8:13 am

Indonesia says ‘strong indication’ of safety procedure violation in nickel fire

Fire at nickel smelter on Sulawesi island killed 21 workers.

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 8:08 am

Most cobalt producers loss-making after 2023 price slump, says ERG

Chinese-owned companies are aggressively expanding cobalt mining in Congo and Indonesia despite the price drop.

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 7:55 am

At Saudi Arabia forum, buzz word is partnership

Barrick CEO Bristow said it was unrealistic for every country to expect they can participate fully in the industry’s four main sectors.

Colin McClelland | January 16, 2024 | 6:41 am

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