Base Metals Top Stories

Union at Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile votes to strike

A union at Teck Resources’ Quebrada Blanca copper mine on Wednesday rejected a contract offer from the Canadian miner, increasing the likelihood of a strike.

Reuters | November 30, 2017 | 3:29 pm

Wind power inches up on hydropower in US

Wind turbines in the United States have grown in both…

U.S. Energy Information Administration | November 30, 2017 | 3:21 pm

‘Miner’s revenge’ is coming with electric cars, Friedland says

Surging demand for metals like copper, and cobalt for use…

Bloomberg News | November 30, 2017 | 1:07 pm

South Africa’s Tharisa sets out 2020 growth vision

Miner announced record output of chrome and platinum group metals,…

Reuters | November 30, 2017 | 12:34 pm

Copper miners, smelters at stalemate over processing charges

China's smelters and international miners have not agreed to terms…

Reuters | November 30, 2017 | 12:03 pm

Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, analyst says

Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports.

Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 1:46 pm

Tin price under short term pressure, long term uptrend intact – report

Fitch’s forecast reflects continued weaker demand over 2023 and slight improvements in supply as mining and smelting operations are normalised across the market.

MINING.com Editor | March 9, 2023 | 10:03 am

Europe loses another smelter as energy crisis leaves deep scars

Speira Gmbh will shut its Rheinwork plant in Germany this year due to challenges in the energy market.

Bloomberg News | March 9, 2023 | 8:01 am

Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition

The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 1:48 pm

BHP eyes copper, nickel projects as it bypasses lithium

BHP expects global copper and nickel supplies to remain below demand as few new mines for either metal are coming online in the near future.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 1:29 pm

Battery metal frenzy outshines recovery fears at PDAC

The rush for battery metals has prompted a flurry of activity from investors not typically associated with the mining industry.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 12:28 pm

Copper miners scramble for workers to supply green energy transition

With workers opting for jobs that are less physically demanding jobs and not in far-flung locales, attracting mining talent is now a key problem for the industry.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 9:56 am