Base Metals Top Stories

Sibanye-Stillwater trapped miners brought to surface safely

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) is demanding that Beatrix gold mine remains closed pending a probe and has asked the South African government to investigate why the operation apparently didn’t have a backup generator.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2018 | 3:45 am

Goldman all but says the mining supercycle is back

“The environment for investing in commodities is the best since…

Frik Els | February 2, 2018 | 2:29 am

No sign of early contract talks at BHP’s Escondida mine -Union

BHP's Escondida on Wednesday cast doubt on chances of starting…

Reuters | February 1, 2018 | 2:05 pm

Glencore says copper output will rise as Katanga ramps up

The Katanga mine in Democratic Republic of Congo likely to…

Reuters | February 1, 2018 | 1:57 pm

Acacia adopts fresh gold price protection measures

Miner has spent $2 million to lock in the option…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2018 | 9:45 am

Teck rejects unsolicited $23bn takeover bid from Glencore

Teck Resources is instead urging shareholders to approve an already announced separation of Teck Metals and Elk Valley Resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2023 | 4:03 am

Australia’s energy storage capacity needs 10-fold increase by 2050 – report

Rapidly rising energy demand spurred by the ongoing electrification of building and transport industries requires that Australia grows its energy storage capacity at least 10-fold by 2050.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 2, 2023 | 1:11 pm

Barrick Gold replaces gold reserves, remains on track to execute 10-year business plan

Barrick Gold’s executive chairman John Thornton said the company more than replaced the gold reserves it mined in 2022.

Staff Writer | April 2, 2023 | 10:38 am

Copper ore analyses reveal deep connections between ancient African civilizations

Copper artifacts revealed new cultural connections among people living in northern South Africa and the Copperbelt region between the 5th and 20th centuries.

Staff Writer | April 2, 2023 | 7:48 am