Base Metals Top Stories

Chile’s Caserones copper mine a pain in the neck for Japanese owners

The mine, behind schedule ever since it began producing in May 2014, has been affected by a series of technical problems in its ramp-up phase, costing its owners hefty impairment charges.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2018 | 5:57 am

Canada / U.S. big players announce world’s first carbon-free aluminum smelting process

Alcoa and Rio Tinto announced the launching of Elysis, a…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 10, 2018 | 6:11 pm

Canadian junior to acquire gold-silver project in Mexico

Megastar Development wants to buy the Rama de Oro project…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 10, 2018 | 5:51 pm

Randgold hopeful of compromise with Congo over new mining rules

Seven mining companies submitted a proposal to the Mines Ministry…

Bloomberg News | May 10, 2018 | 9:46 am

Erdene soars as Altan Nar project in Mongolia proves larger than predicted

Indicated and inferred gold equivalent resources increased by whooping 208%…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2018 | 6:19 am

Grupo Mexico posts profit rise on copper sales, transport unit

The company reported on Thursday a 38% rise in second-quarter net profit on higher copper sales.

Reuters | July 28, 2023 | 6:51 am

Southern Copper starts legal action to evict illegal miners

In its quarterly report, the company said that part of its Los Chancas project "continues to be occupied by illegal miners"In its quarterly report, the company said that part of its Los Chancas project "continues to be occupied by illegal miners".

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 5:03 pm

Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion

Vale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in new projects across Brazil, Canada and Indonesia over the next decade.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 4:25 pm

Ivanhoe eyes higher copper production following metallurgical test breakthrough

The company is targeting total copper recoveries in the mid-nineties from this breakthrough.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 2:36 pm

Kodiak Copper confirms extended mineralization at MPD project in British Columbia

The company said a new zone of structurally hosted high-grade copper-gold-silver mineralization was discovered east of the West zone.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 8:29 am

Analysts mark down copper price forecasts as output ramps up

Analysts have pared price forecasts for the metal as supply expands while demand in China remains muted.

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 8:13 am

Australia to add to priority critical minerals by year-end

Minister Madeleine King said the government would prioritise support for critical minerals projects that underpin key technologies such as battery chemicals.

Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:24 am

Children living in cobalt-rich areas in the DRC show poor educational outcomes – study

Research shows that children who work in cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not achieve the same level of education as those living in other parts of the country.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 6:06 am

Anglo and Teck underline mining retreat as China dampens profits

Anglo reported a more than 40% fall in underlying earnings to $5.1bn, while Teck posted an even sharper drop in Q2 profit of over 50% to C$1.48 billion ($1.1bn).

Bloomberg News | July 27, 2023 | 5:08 am

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