Base Metals Top Stories

Wall Street builds immunity to trade war rhetoric

So far, Trump has taken little action beyond tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum on imports from China, the European Union and other countries.

Reuters | June 17, 2018 | 6:18 am

After cobalt-free pledge, Panasonic to triple consumption for auto batteries – sources

Panasonic Corp expects to more than triple its cobalt consumption…

Reuters | June 15, 2018 | 2:45 pm

Trump trade war blows up big week for mining majors

A week choc-a-bloc with billion dollar copper, iron ore and…

Frik Els | June 15, 2018 | 12:53 pm

Gecamines says Glencore deal to yield billions for Congo state

Glencore reached a deal with Gecamines on Tuesday to end…

Bloomberg News | June 15, 2018 | 12:27 pm

South Africa’s new mining charter to credit past black deals

The charter produced in 2017, drafted by previous Minerals Minister…

Bloomberg News | June 15, 2018 | 11:39 am

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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

US, UK make progress on critical minerals agreement, US says

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said "significant progress" was made on a US-UK critical minerals agreement in talks on Saturday in Japan.

Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:27 pm

Caspin Resources makes heavy rare earths discovery in WA’s West Musgrave

The company has now reported its highest grade REE mineralization intersected to date at the Duchess Prospect at Mount Squires.

Amanda Stutt | October 27, 2023 | 9:45 am

Copper price rises on China optimism

Profits at China's industrial firms extended gains for a second month in September.

Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 9:27 am

China’s exports of refined lead feed LME stocks rebuild

China's exports of refined lead hit a 15-month high in September with year-to-date shipments already exceeding last year's total.

Reuters | October 27, 2023 | 8:39 am

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