Base Metals Top Stories

EU warns Trump of trade war, China raises concerns at WTO

Europe and the IMF urged Donald Trump on Wednesday to step back from the brink of a trade war, after the resignation of his economic adviser emboldened those encouraging him to push ahead with tariffs on imported steel and aluminium.

Reuters | March 7, 2018 | 5:12 am

Finland’s former Talvivaara files for bankruptcy

Finland's Ahtium Oyj , previously named Talvivaara Mining Company has…

Reuters | March 6, 2018 | 3:56 pm

Why investors go to copper as an inflation hedge

In an analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence, copper outperformed every major…

Visual Capitalist | March 6, 2018 | 11:40 am

Daimler’s R&D chief sees nickel rich batteries gaining traction

The car industry is moving towards making electric car batteries…

Reuters | March 6, 2018 | 11:12 am

US steel and aluminum tariffs a ‘black day for the world’ — BHP

BHP chief executive officer Andrew Mackenzie believes US President Donald…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2018 | 8:43 am

Global zinc, lead demand to exceed supply in 2023 – ILZSG

Global demand for refined lead metal will exceed supply by 20,000 tonnes in 2023, the group said.

Reuters | April 27, 2023 | 8:34 am

China’s property pain deflates ‘overhyped’ iron ore market

Iron ore price dipped below $100 a tonne this week for the first time since early December.

Bloomberg News | April 27, 2023 | 8:15 am

Philippines to woo investors in nickel ore processing

Yulo-Loyzaga signaled that a ban on unprocessed exports is unlikely.

Reuters | April 27, 2023 | 6:53 am

Glencore buys stakes in Norsk Hydro and Vale’s assets in Brazil

It's taking a 30% stake in alumina refinery Alunorte and a 5% interest in bauxite producer Mineracao Rio do Norte, both in Para, Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2023 | 4:55 am

Glencore says takeover bid for Teck stands after spinoff fails

Glencore reiterated its intention to buy Teck and even bid more, raising pressure on the Canadian miner to sit down at the negotiating table.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2023 | 3:29 am

Grupo Mexico’s earnings beat forecasts, fueled by freight

Grupo Mexico is one of the world's largest copper miners.

Reuters | April 26, 2023 | 2:02 pm

Teck takes restructuring plan off the table ahead of vote

Teck said it will pursue instead "a simpler and more direct separation" proposal to best unlock the full value for its shareholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2023 | 5:15 am

Teck Resources’ profit misses estimates as Glencore circles

Teck narrowly missed first-quarter estimates on lower prices, weak copper and zinc sales and higher expenses.

Reuters | April 26, 2023 | 3:48 am

First Quantum’s issues in Panama hit earnings, production

Results were also affected by a severe rainy season in Zambia, home to its Sentinel and Kansanshi copper mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2023 | 3:31 am

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