Base Metals Top Stories

Implats to Cut 13,000 Jobs and Reduce Shafts to Stem Losses

13,000 jobs to be slashed as the local platinum industry grapples with rising costs and weak prices for the precious metal.

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2018 | 10:31 am

EU regulators say Aurubis, Wieland copper deal may curb competition

EU antitrust regulators on Wednesday voiced concerns about German Wieland's…

Reuters | August 1, 2018 | 10:53 am

LME to trial electronic closing prices for nickel next year

The London Metal Exchange (LME) launched on Wednesday a consultation…

Reuters | August 1, 2018 | 10:20 am

Chilean workers vote to strike at world’s biggest copper mine

Workers at BHP Billiton Ltd's Escondida mine in Chile, the…

Reuters | August 1, 2018 | 10:19 am

Rio Tinto down despite $7.2bn cash return to investors

Company said first-half profit grew 12% to $4.42 billion, below…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2018 | 3:46 am

Move away from Russian metal saps Indian, Chinese stocks in LME system

Higher percentages of on-warrant Russian aluminum in LME-registered warehouses suggest consumers and traders are avoiding Russian metal even though it is not sanctioned.

Reuters | July 10, 2023 | 7:45 am

Rio Tinto says China’s economy faces a ‘big real estate issue’

Figures on Monday showed inflation eased to zero in June, while factory-gate prices fell further.

Bloomberg News | July 10, 2023 | 7:38 am

Hudbay and Marubeni to revitalize exploration efforts in Flin Flon

Following the closure of its 777 mine, the company wants to reignite exploration activities in Manitoba.

Reuters | July 10, 2023 | 7:26 am

European firms look for footing in China-US spat, French execs say

Eramet's CEO said China's show of force over the supply chain for key metals shouldn't come as a surprise.

Reuters | July 9, 2023 | 1:37 pm

Peruvian Indigenous community asks MMG Las Bambas, government to keep their promises

Community representatives and Las Bambas executives are to meet on Monday and Tuesday to address a series of complaints presented by the Cotabambas leadership.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 9, 2023 | 1:16 pm