Base Metals Top Stories

Mining industry must improve human rights, environment protection — index

The Responsible Mining Index, launched in Geneva on Wednesday, assesses the policies and practices of 30 large companies that produce 25 percent of mined commodities, from gold to copper and coal, operating in more than 40 countries.

Reuters | April 11, 2018 | 4:20 am

Canada’s new player in Brazil gets to work

A diamond drilling campaign is about to start at the…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 10, 2018 | 6:50 pm

Australia’s South32 to appeal damages ruling in Colombia

The court accepted as valid arguments and evidence presented by…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 10, 2018 | 5:53 pm

Copper supply crunch earlier than predicted — experts

Copper production will peak in the second half of 2019,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 10, 2018 | 11:58 am

Mantos Copper expanding Chile mine projects despite rising costs

Once these projects are completed, Mantos Copper expects its production…

Reuters | April 10, 2018 | 11:57 am

Nova Royalty acquires NSR on Newmont’s Saddle North copper deposit in British Columbia

Nova's royalty covers nearly 37,000 hectares of BC's Golden Triangle.

Staff Writer | June 29, 2023 | 9:20 am

Biden administration aims $2 billion in grants at US electric vehicle transition

Auto workers union has warned that a rapid change to EVs could put thousands of jobs at risk.

Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 8:28 am

Fixing deep-sea mining damage would be double the cost of extraction — study

Ecosystem restoration would cost between $5.3 - $5.7m per sq. km, compared with $2.7m sq. km to mine the seafloor.

Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 5:10 am

Researchers find correlation between cadmium exposure and residing close to mine sites in China

Urinary cadmium levels were higher in people living near mining areas in China’s Hunan Province than in those living in other places.

Staff Writer | June 29, 2023 | 5:06 am

World faces ‘terrifying’ future if miners, regulators don’t step up — Newcrest

The mining industry needs to bring online the equivalent of 17 more Escondidas by 2050, says interim CEO Sherry Duhe.

Reuters | June 28, 2023 | 5:58 pm

Newcrest eyes major expansion of Red Chris gold-copper project

The company plans to decide later this year on whether to add underground block cave mining to its open pit operations.

Bloomberg News | June 28, 2023 | 5:54 pm

Hot Chili PEA for Costa Fuego calls for annual output of 209,000 lb. copper, 49,000 oz. gold

According to the PEA, the post-tax net present value (8% discount) will be $1.1 billion, and the post-tax internal rate of return will be 21%.

Staff Writer | June 28, 2023 | 10:47 am

Swiss Federal Council wants moratorium on deep sea mining

The Swiss government stated that commercial exploitation should be postponed until more scientific knowledge is obtained.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 28, 2023 | 10:01 am

Miners tap waste for critical minerals

Extracting copper, nickel, cobalt and other minerals from mine waste could provide a key new source of the minerals needed for the energy transition.

Reuters | June 28, 2023 | 8:33 am

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