Base Metals Top Stories

Sibanye-Stillwater $108 million-move on DRDGold OK’d

South African competition authorities have approved the exchange of selected Sibanye-Stillwater's assets for a 38% stake in DRDGOLD Ltd.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2018 | 3:23 am

Copper price plunges to 8-week low

"Keep an eye on what we call China’s old economy…

Frik Els | February 7, 2018 | 3:02 pm

Congo seeks to soothe miners while holding course on changes

DRC tried to strike more conciliatory tone after week of…

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2018 | 12:18 pm

Rio Tinto pays biggest divvy in history as profit hits three-year high

Mining giant posts 90% increase in profit amid what CEO…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2018 | 5:33 am

Why Tesla is turning to Chile for its lithium: Andy Home

Chile is an obvious place for Tesla's chief executive, Elon…

Reuters | February 7, 2018 | 3:34 am

Generation Mining’s updated Marathon feasibility shows strong economics

The company recently finalized an offtake agreement with Glencore.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2023 | 9:20 am

Column: Tin’s bull flames doused by weak electronic goods demand

Tin may not stay off the radar for too long.

Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 8:12 am

Biden makes electric vehicle credits elusive in bid for US auto renaissance

The guidance released Friday clarifying provisions of the IRA will leave few EVs eligible for up to $7,500 credits as of April 18.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 8:03 am

Illegal Amazon miners are expanding into copper as prices surge

Earlier this month, agents dismantled illicit mines in Canaa dos Carajas, near Vale’s Sossego mine.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 7:33 am

Mercedes-Benz is “able and willing” to invest capital in mining – CEO

The company has opened up a raw materials office in Canada to further discussions in the region on sourcing raw materials.

Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am

Rio Tinto, First Quantum partner to move La Granja copper project in Peru to development

First Quantum will acquire a 55% stake in the project for $105 million, making it the majority owner.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 3:11 pm

CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding

Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade.

Frik Els | March 30, 2023 | 10:56 am

LME launches sweeping plan to revive nickel contract

The LME plans to work with China's Qianhai Mercantile Exchange (QME) to launch trading in lower nickel grades.

Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 10:49 am

Peru copper mines aim for output boost in 2023 after protest impact fades

Power data from Peru's private power sector body COES shows activity at Peru's top mines has stabilized since early March.

Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 9:59 am

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