Base Metals Top Stories

Canada scaring mining investors with long, unclear permit processes

Study released Tuesday by the Fraser Institute, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec are the three main provinces where exploration permit processes have grown longer and less transparent over the past 10 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2018 | 1:58 am

Amplats reports jump in H1 earnings, buys Glencore’s stake in Mototolo platinum mine

Anglo American Platinum kept the dividend tap flowing as it…

Reuters | July 23, 2018 | 10:45 am

Ground water in Vedanta’s Indian smelter contains heavy metals

The smelter was shut down in May after 13 people…

Reuters | July 23, 2018 | 10:29 am

Debt financing doubles

"Not a typical financing vehicle for non-revenue generating exploration companies."

Michael Allan McCrae | July 23, 2018 | 1:19 am

Union at Chile’s Escondida mine sees little hope for contract deal

Labor negotiations at Chile's Escondida copper mine, the world's largest,…

Reuters | July 22, 2018 | 9:01 am

Ottawa’s interim plan to regulate large resource projects causing confusion for Ring of Fire stakeholders

The Supreme Court said earlier this month that the federal government’s broad-based environmental reviews around large mines and major infrastructure associated are unconstitutional.

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | October 30, 2023 | 12:09 pm

Panama electoral court says it can’t hold a mine referendum

President Laurentino Cortizo said on Sunday Panama would hold a referendum to decide whether to scrap a contract with First Quantum.

Bloomberg News | October 30, 2023 | 12:04 pm

Teck parts ways with president and COO Harry Conger after massive cost overruns at QB2

Teck chief executive Jonathan Price is taking over as president, while the company searches for a permanent COO replacement.

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | October 30, 2023 | 11:16 am

Glencore cuts 2023 nickel guidance as strikes hit production

The company has lowered its guidance for full-year nickel production by 9% to approximately 102,000 metric tons.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 9:13 am

Traders abandon China’s ‘copper king’ as metals woes spread

More than a dozen employees have left Shanghai-based copper traders affiliated with Chinese conglomerate Amer International Group Co. in the past few weeks.

Bloomberg News | October 30, 2023 | 7:39 am

China’s fraying ties to Myanmar’s tin hub threaten key supply

Since the discovery of large deposits in Wa State, Myanmar has become a crucial tin producer.

Bloomberg News | October 30, 2023 | 7:07 am

Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects

President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 3:45 am

Panamanian protesters break into international port used by First Quantum Minerals

As protests continue against First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá operation, the Canadian miner asks authorities to protect its workers and facilities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 29, 2023 | 12:23 pm

Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fades

A handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to Trafigura Group are increasingly willing to enter new deals for Russian metals.

Bloomberg News | October 29, 2023 | 10:41 am

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