Base Metals Top Stories

Vale’s iron ore output hit fresh record high despite trucker strike

Iron ore output hit 96.755-million tonnes in the three months to June 30, while pellet output reached 12.838-million tonnes, despite a nationwide truck drivers strike that paralyzed the country in May.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2018 | 7:00 am

Chilean government wants conflict at Escondida to be over

The possibility of a strike was talked about over the…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 15, 2018 | 8:49 am

Copper trains ransacked by ‘Moles’ in full-moon desert heists

A common target for the thieves is Antofagasta Plc’s logistics…

Bloomberg News | July 15, 2018 | 8:01 am

Argentina releases mining census, made $1321 million in 2016

Over 1,500 mining companies were operating in the South American…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 15, 2018 | 7:33 am

Miramont expands Peruvian project but can’t drill just yet

The Canadian miner plans to acquire the rights to the…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 13, 2018 | 5:02 pm

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

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

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