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

Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China

The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and Zambia to boost local industries.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2023 | 7:53 am

Glencore to stop funding troubled New Caledonia nickel plant

New Caledonia has some of the world’s largest reserves of the metal, but its three smelters have faced years of losses linked to high costs and social unrest.

Reuters | September 27, 2023 | 7:38 am

Codelco expects copper output to start recovering in 2024

Chairman said it would be a mistake for Codelco to delay projects currently under development.

Reuters | September 27, 2023 | 7:33 am

Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey

Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2023 | 3:50 am

Peru is approaching peak copper — for now — as new mines stall

Output from the world’s biggest copper supplier after Chile this year jumped 20% through July from the same period in 2022.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 5:53 pm

Peru to keep copper and investments flowing with unrest in check

The blockades that disrupted copper shipments and mine supplies late last year and early this year have been cleared.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2023 | 2:22 pm

BHP to make Peru the ‘protagonist’ of its South American exploration strategy

The company will make an investment of $12 million to redouble its efforts in Peru.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 2:10 pm

Codelco to meet obligations as financials deteriorate

The world's largest copper producer will meet its financial obligations despite headwinds from operational problems and high levels of debt and investments, JPMorgan said.

Reuters | September 26, 2023 | 1:23 pm

British Columbia gov’t rejects exploration permit application based on Indigenous opposition

The permit was for the Torr Metals' Latham copper-gold claim north of the Red Chris mine.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 26, 2023 | 12:53 pm

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