Base Metals Top Stories

Teck seeking partner for $4.8bn Quebrada Blanca mine expansion

Canada's largest diversified miner said that before beginning the copper mine upgrade, it would have to secure a development partner able to invest $2billion for up to 30% to 40% stake in the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2018 | 5:10 am

Hecla’s silver-copper project in remote Montana overcomes hurdle

If it goes ahead, the Rock Creek Mine would be…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 28, 2018 | 7:09 pm

Platinum-gold alloy is the most wear-resistant metal in the world

Researchers say the alloy could save the electronics industry more…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 28, 2018 | 4:28 pm

Canada’s Teck resumes lead smelting at British Columbia facility

Teck Resources Ltd said on Tuesday that lead smelting had…

Reuters | August 28, 2018 | 2:22 pm

Canada’s Teck to begin Quebrada Blanca mine upgrade in November

The company received environmental approval for the plan earlier this…

Reuters | August 28, 2018 | 12:04 pm

Arras Minerals joins forces with Teck to explore critical minerals in Kazakhstan

Teck made its first investment into Arras last November by acquiring a 9.9% stake.

Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 9:35 am

Ivanhoe Mines quadruples exploration budget for 2024

The primary focus of exploration activities will be on the Western Foreland project in the DRC.

Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 8:20 am

China’s CMOC says geopolitics helped drive Australia sale

CMOC agreed earlier this week to sell its 80% stake in the Northparkes copper and gold mine to Evolution Mining.

Bloomberg News | December 7, 2023 | 7:00 am

China November copper imports rise to highest in almost two years

The Yangshan copper premium, an indicator of import demand, rose to a one-year high.

Reuters | December 7, 2023 | 6:55 am

Chile targets million-tonne copper boost in tightening market

President Gabriel Boric has set a goal of raising Chile’s production by 1.04 million metric tons by 2026.

Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 11:09 am

China metals firms see US rules unlikely to upend supply chains

Rules for battery components should apply from 2024, while critical minerals will be covered from 2025.

Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 10:22 am

Tycoon Agarwal’s India zinc arm to pay $305 million in dividends

Hindustan Zinc has been doling out dividends despite a tight net cash position.

Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 9:47 am

State auditors recommend Freeport Indonesia be fined for smelter delays

In a December 2018 deal, Freeport and Jakarta agreed that the miner would complete the smelter within five years.

Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 9:35 am

Rob McEwen ups stake in junior explorer Goliath Resources

The owner of McEwen Mining made his first investment in Goliath as recently as October 2.

Staff Writer | December 6, 2023 | 9:29 am

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