Base Metals Top Stories

Antofagasta copper output up in Q2 despite Los Pelambres pipeline issue

Production in the second-quarter of the year jumped 6.1% to 163,200 tonnes, as higher output at its Centinela and Antucoya mines mitigated declines at Los Pelambres and Zaldívar.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2018 | 5:59 am

Vale’s Q2 capex reaches lowest level since ’05

Vale announced an adjusted EBITDA of US$3.9 billion in Q2…

Michael McCrae | July 25, 2018 | 2:40 am

Chile’s copper agency said US-China trade war to hit metal price

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2018 | 8:50 am

Australian junior expands manganese property

Bryah Resources has one-year exploration option on Horseshoe South Manganese…

Natalie Latuszek | July 24, 2018 | 5:33 am

Ecuador mining reforms good news for Lumina Gold’s project

Companies can now perform non-systematic drilling during the early exploration…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2018 | 4:39 am

Latest Stories

‘Bubbly’ magmas may lead exploration teams toward untapped copper deposits

Magmas that experience the same process that makes fizzy drinks ‘bubbly’ may help predict whether the area where it spread is likely to be rich in copper.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2023 | 5:05 am

Chinese wire rod giant Amer to wind up Shanghai copper trading book

Amer’s Shanghai trading unit, Arc Resources terminated many contracts with existing customers and suppliers for the remainder of 2023.

Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 1:14 pm

Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage

First Quantum’s troubles are playing out in a country led by one of the most pro-business governments in the region.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2023 | 1:06 pm

China mulls copper curbs to reduce overcapacity and emissions

It’s a move that has the potential to reshape global trade in the metal.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2023 | 10:57 am

Vale and Ero Copper to jointly develop project in Brazil’s Pará state

The term contemplates Ero Copper earning a 60% interest in the Furnas project upon completion of exploration, engineering and development milestones.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2023 | 8:37 am

First Quantum shares extend slide, company says committed to rule of law

Electoral court stated that it cannot organize a referendum regarding the Panama copper mine, as requested by President Cortizo.

Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 7:42 am

Codelco says finance manager to take over as interim CFO

The head of its finance department, Olivar Hernandez Giugliano, would step up as interim CFO.

Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 4:01 pm

Alaska Energy Metals stock rises on drill results at Nikolai nickel project

Assay results from drill hole EZ-23-003 returned 324.6 metres at 0.34% NiEq.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 2:54 pm

Rio Tinto, Prysmian sign supply deal for low-carbon aluminum from Canadian operations

The aim is to build a more sustainable North American supply chain for materials needed to expand power grids for the energy transition.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 1:02 pm

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