Base Metals Top Stories

Tipping point? Inflation creep at Australia’s mines to erode margins

Rising costs, falling metals prices may eat into margins.

Reuters | August 24, 2018 | 9:44 am

China’s Sichuan Road to mine copper in Eritrea starting in 2019

The project, majority owned by a unit of Sichuan Road…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2018 | 8:45 am

Australia faces increased blackout risks this summer as coal plants age

The risk of blackouts in Australia's upcoming summer has grown…

Reuters | August 23, 2018 | 11:37 am

US disrupts aluminium supply chain, but not where it counts

In the United States, old aluminium smelters are being brought…

Reuters | August 23, 2018 | 10:48 am

Australia’s South32 annual profit jumps on robust manganese, alumina demand

Australia's South32 Ltd posted a 16 percent rise in its…

Reuters | August 23, 2018 | 9:55 am

Aboriginal group calls for Sandfire CEO to step down after heritage damage

Sandfire said last week it had discovered damage to an artefact scatter at its Monty copper mine that had occurred over 2017 and 2018.

Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 8:49 am

Congo government extends suspension of ERG’s Boss Mining

The company hasn’t yet addressed issues that led to property destruction and multiple deaths after flooding reached a nearby community in March, the government said.

Bloomberg News | December 4, 2023 | 8:40 am

First Quantum to fast-track Zambia project after Panama blow

The Fishtie copper project, being developed with Zambia's Mimosa Resources, is expected to start production in 2026.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 4, 2023 | 6:56 am

Jack Lundin assumes top job at Lundin Mining

With Jack taking the reins, the company’s key officer positions are now held by siblings, as his brother Adam is the firm's chairman.

Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 3:45 am

Australia’s path toward net zero is clear — but industry commitment needed

CSIRO researchers show that accelerated transition is needed across the economy if the island nation is to meet the goal of net zero before 2050.

Staff Writer | December 3, 2023 | 1:29 pm

Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits

A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 3, 2023 | 1:04 pm

First Quantum asks government for clarity on future of Cobre Panama’s workers

The Canadian miner issued a communiqué informing employees that it is uncertain how many people will be able to continue working at the operation.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 3, 2023 | 11:58 am

Al Gore-backed group has a tool to decarbonize supply chains

The database covers more than 350 million sources of greenhouse gas pollution such as individual power plants, steel mills and mining operations.

Bloomberg News | December 3, 2023 | 10:46 am

Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEO

The company has notified buyers it will not be able to meet agreements due to force majeure.

Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 4:48 pm

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