Base Metals Top Stories

Copper producer KGHM’s profit halves in second quarter

KGHM said that second quarter net profit fell to 171 million zlotys ($45 million) and missed analysts forecasts of 361 million zlotys.

Reuters | August 16, 2018 | 3:01 pm

Kaz Minerals surprises market with dividend, Russian copper project buy

The copper miner said it would pay a dividend of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2018 | 6:55 am

US to allow mining on land removed from monuments

The US Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2018 | 3:45 am

Mining and metals markets crater as copper price enters bear market

Investors found no solace in traditional safe haven gold with…

Frik Els | August 15, 2018 | 6:02 pm

Copper price: BHP averts strike at Escondida

After a near 5% drop on Wednesday, news that a…

Frik Els | August 15, 2018 | 4:35 pm

Workers at MMG’s Las Bambas mine go on indefinite strike

Las Bambas workers are demanding greater profit sharing and better transport conditions.

Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 9:47 am

Shanghai tin price hits 7-month low amid good supply, tepid demand

China recorded a slower-than-expected growth in industrial profits last month.

Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 8:41 am

Peru mining keeping country out of deeper recession, minister says

The world's No. 2 copper producer fell into a recession earlier this year.

Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 8:14 am

Nearly one-third of world’s tailings dams close to protected areas – study

Researchers found that mine waste threatens biodiversity within protected areas all over the world.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2023 | 6:06 am

Panama’s top court rules First Quantum contract unconstitutional

First Quantum has already notified its intention of taking the Central American nation to an international court for arbitration.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2023 | 3:05 am

American West samples high-grade copper, gold at Nunavut’s Tempest

Samples assayed up to 38.2% copper in an underexplored area, are fast becoming the focus of an aggressive exploration program planned for 2024.

Henry Lazenby | November 27, 2023 | 5:36 pm

How do major copper producers in Arizona navigate water stewardship issues?

The Governor of Arizona last year announced a $1.2 billion, three-year investment in improving water infrastructure.

Terry Braun - SRK Consulting | November 27, 2023 | 4:45 pm

Alaska Energy Metals acquires Angliers-Belleterre nickel-copper project in Quebec

The project was first explored by INCO, the world's largest nickel producer of the 20th century, acquired by Vale in the 1990s.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2023 | 3:45 pm

Foran Mining launches $146 million private placement

Proceeds will be used to support the exploration and development of its Saskatchewan-based mineral projects.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2023 | 9:28 am

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