Base Metals Top Stories

BHP, Rio deals show lack of options beyond shareholder returns: Russell

BHP Billiton last week agreed to sell its U.S. shale oil and gas assets for $10.5 billion, while Rio Tinto appears on track to exit its troubled investment in the giant Grasberg copper and gold mine in Indonesia for about $3.5 billion.

Reuters | July 31, 2018 | 4:52 am

Brazil studying auction of rights to six unexplored mining areas in 2019

The unexplored areas that have significant potential output of copper,…

Reuters | July 30, 2018 | 4:18 pm

Union official at Chile’s Escondida mine predicts ‘overwhelming’ vote against BHP offer

Union members have until Wednesday to finish voting on the…

Reuters | July 30, 2018 | 4:07 pm

First Quantum extends copper hedging, even as trade war clips prices

The miner said it aims to ensure a level of…

Reuters | July 30, 2018 | 3:38 pm

Copper price bears shrug $280B China stimulus package

And Chuquicamata stoppage, looming Escondida strike.

Frik Els | July 30, 2018 | 2:58 pm

Graphic: Surpluses on the horizon, but output cuts to help buoy nickel price

Sizeable output cuts will help shore up nickel prices, which are likely to have reached a bottom after a year-long slide.

Reuters | November 10, 2023 | 7:07 am

Vale to sell 14% stake in Indonesia unit

Vale’s current operation permit in Indonesia expires at the end of 2025 and divesting its shares is necessary to have it renewed.

Staff Writer | November 10, 2023 | 4:01 am

Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition

Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal.

MINING.COM Editor | November 10, 2023 | 3:48 am