Base Metals Top Stories

Canada’s First Cobalt buys US explorer, creates key supplier outside Congo

The blended company will have projects in Ontario and Idaho which, once in operations, could be major cobalt suppliers for EVs makers and high tech firms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2018 | 4:45 am

Fusion power using superconducting magnets: researchers are almost there

MIT scientists describe fusion power as a potentially "inexhaustible and…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 13, 2018 | 4:50 pm

These charts show just why copper price fundamentals are so strong

The world's 10 largest copper mines accounted for 25% global…

Frik Els | March 13, 2018 | 2:50 pm

Barrick chairman Thornton boosts ownership with major share buy

The boss of the world's top gold miner has bought…

MINING.com Editor | March 13, 2018 | 1:48 pm

New effort to mine sea floor for minerals essential to new low-carbon economy launches in April

This cruise will identify an ocean area suitable for employing…

Fenton | March 13, 2018 | 12:30 pm

Commodity prices will need to jump to meet demand for energy transition – Anglo American

Prices will have to rise to attract investment from ever more complex locations to meet the urgency of the energy transition, said Duncan Wanblad.

Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 5:38 am

Australia’s critical minerals industry needs quicker permits, not subsidies – BHP

Queensland on Tuesday announced a new critical minerals development strategy to attract investment to the state.

Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 5:11 pm

Friedland warns of a copper ‘train wreck’ as supply stalls

Copper is poised to follow other commodities upended by recent price surges.

Bloomberg News | June 26, 2023 | 10:20 am

Zambia state firm says Zijin, Sibanye interested in Mopani Copper Mines

The search for a new investor for Mopani is likely to be concluded within the next two months.

Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 9:59 am

Nerves on edge as exchanges, funds await ruling in LME nickel case

Exchanges are in an uncomfortable wait for the outcome of a lawsuit by two financial firms against the London Metal Exchange.

Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 8:33 am

Northern Dynasty’s Pebble copper project gains more time

The US Army Corps of Engineers has requested a second extension of 45 days to June 29 to decide whether or not the project can proceed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 26, 2023 | 5:49 am

Power group EDF signs 10-year contract with aluminum firm Trimet France

EDF, the power company that has been fully taken over by the French state, has signed a 10-year contract with aluminum company Trimet France.

Reuters | June 25, 2023 | 12:13 pm

Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expert

University of Queensland cave mining expert Andre van As says rushing the development of super-deep mines may lead to massive financial losses.

Staff Writer | June 25, 2023 | 11:50 am

Heavy rains in Chile cause floods, shut down some copper mines

Work at the company’s Andina mine is currently suspended, Codelco said.

Bloomberg News | June 23, 2023 | 12:05 pm

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