Base Metals Top Stories

German scientists to build machine that speeds up urban mining processes

Some urban mining already takes place in the EU but it involves melting devices together in a furnace and removing the most valuable metals.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 23, 2018 | 4:53 pm

Century Aluminum CEO: will recall workers if Trump imposes tariffs

The Commerce Department last week revealed its import restriction options…

Reuters | February 23, 2018 | 11:18 am

This guy got rich on Congo mines until bribe probe put future on hold

A 20-year friendship that helped turn Dan Gertler into a…

Bloomberg News | February 23, 2018 | 7:32 am

Rio to build power plant at Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia

Move would add further costs to an ongoing $5.3 billion…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2018 | 3:34 am

Cobalt price: Supply scramble heats up with Canadian deal

Cobalt 27, RNC Minerals shares pop after inking $70m deal…

Frik Els | February 22, 2018 | 12:23 pm

Metals markets face grueling summer as Chinese demand falters

Copper has dived below $8,000 a tonne and iron ore is trading south of $100.

Bloomberg News | May 26, 2023 | 7:38 am

Deep-sea mining may affect thousands of new species found in hotspot

Scientists have identified more than 5,500 entirely new species in the CCZ of the Pacific Ocean, an area targeted by deep-sea miners.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2023 | 3:46 am

C-suite interviews: Eloro Resources CEO Tom Larsen and VP, exploration Bill Pearson

Eloro Resources chief executive officer and executive vice president, exploration tell Global Business Reports about the geological potential of its Iska Iska tin project in Bolivia.

Global Business Reports | May 25, 2023 | 4:18 pm

RANKED: World’s top copper producers in 2022

Santiago-headquartered Chilean state miner Codelco holds top spot.

MINING.com Editor | May 25, 2023 | 2:23 pm

BHP confident China property recovery will boost metals demand

Weaker-than-expected construction, particularly in the property sector, has pushed iron ore below $100 a tonne.

Bloomberg News | May 25, 2023 | 8:26 am

Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt venture with China

The DRC aims to boost its stake in a cobalt and copper joint venture with Chinese firms to 70% from 32%.

Reuters | May 25, 2023 | 8:20 am

Tin prices rise on Myanmar supply worry

A detailed plan to suspend all mining activities in a region controlled by Myanmar's ethnic Wa militia force from August 1 was released earlier this month.

Reuters | May 25, 2023 | 7:48 am

Pending approval of First Quantum deal with Panama haunts miner

Analysts say First Quantum's credit ratings will improve once the agreement over Cobre Panama copper mine is formalized.

Staff Writer | May 25, 2023 | 7:11 am

Billionaire Friedland says copper market weakness is temporary

The note of confidence from Friedland comes after China’s economic activity disappointed expectations since strict pandemic restrictions were removed late last year.

Bloomberg News | May 25, 2023 | 5:06 am

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