Base Metals Top Stories

World’s No. 1 copper miner Codelco made a $2.88 billion profit in 2017

Best performance in three years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2018 | 2:32 am

Canadian miner denounces illegal stoppage at Panamanian mine

“The dominant union, which represents the majority of workers, is…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 15, 2018 | 6:21 pm

New study rips into cobalt, lithium price bulls

"Significant surpluses" from next year to decimate prices says second…

Frik Els | March 15, 2018 | 3:27 pm

Trudeau dodged steel tariffs. Now he’s angling to save NAFTA

Donald Trump is already taking up a lot of Justin…

Bloomberg News | March 15, 2018 | 2:57 pm

Russian billionaire Potanin buys 2% of Nornickel from Abramovich

The dispute is part of a long-running battle for control…

Reuters | March 15, 2018 | 12:21 pm

Silvercorp diversifies into base metals with acquisition of Australia’s Celsius Resources

Celsius' main asset is the high-grade Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog copper-gold project in the Philippines.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2023 | 8:57 am

Korea’s battery makers embrace LFP cells as China strides ahead

South Korea’s battery giants have to date mainly focused on nickel cells and largely neglected research into iron-based cells.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2023 | 8:26 am

Zijin halts copper production at a Tibet mine after accident

Contact with six workers was lost when a lift cage fell during the construction of shafts in the drainage system.

Reuters | May 15, 2023 | 7:45 am

Developer of Alaska’s Pebble mine raises ongoing concerns

Northern Dynasty would require additional financing in order to progress any material expenditures at the copper and gold project.

Reuters | May 15, 2023 | 7:42 am

Ivanhoe Electric sets up JV with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The 50/50 joint venture will explore for metals considered key for the world’s energy transition in the Middle eastern country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2023 | 6:13 am

Copper can be the key to making biofuels economically viable

New research is shining a light on copper-containing enzymes from fungi that could make biofuels economically viable.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2023 | 6:06 am

Pembridge Resources shares collapse on Minto mine halt

Stock tanked as Pembridge disclosed it was assessing its ability to stay in business due to the suspension of the copper-gold mine in Canada.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2023 | 3:48 am

Newcrest Mining accepts $19.2 billion Newmont takeover deal

A deal would likely mark the apogee of a furious five-year consolidation among the world’s largest gold miners.

Bloomberg News | May 14, 2023 | 4:26 am

New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated water

Researchers developed a new sponge that can remove heavy metals like lead and cobalt from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind.

Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 4:00 am

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