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

How tungsten can help make nuclear fusion energy a reality

Researchers say that improving tungsten-heavy alloys is key to making advanced nuclear fusion reactors work.

Staff Writer | January 26, 2023 | 5:05 am

Eight new mines or expansions in British Columbia worth investment of $4.9 billion

The biggest new mine proposal is the Seabridge Gold KSM project in the province's northwest.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 25, 2023 | 4:39 pm

Discovery Silver expands Cordero project output as costs limit returns

The project, located in northern Mexico, is forecast to produce 33 million tonnes of silver-equivalent over an 18-year mine life.

Staff Writer | January 25, 2023 | 3:06 pm

EU urges European banks to step up funding for critical minerals

The EU is due to unveil its Critical Raw Materials Act on March 8 to secure the bloc's supply of critical raw materials.

Reuters | January 25, 2023 | 10:38 am

Copper price falls with China absent for Lunar New Year

Copper rallied strongly in early January but prices lost momentum as Chinese markets closed on Jan. 20.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 25, 2023 | 8:28 am

Column: Tin on the rebound as China scoops up surplus metal

Tin's rollercoaster ride spins into the new year, promising more thrills and spills after a tumultuous performance in 2022.

Reuters | January 25, 2023 | 8:13 am

US worker shortage dents Freeport-McMoRan’s copper output

The miner said that the outlook for copper fundamentals in the medium- and long-term period remains favorable.

Reuters | January 25, 2023 | 7:27 am

Newcrest quarterly gold output misses estimates after fatality

Production was affected by lower mill throughput at the Lihir mine and temporary suspension of operations at Brucejack.

Reuters | January 24, 2023 | 2:24 pm

Vizsla Silver updates Panuco resource by 50%

The indicated mineral resource rose to 7.5 million tonnes grading 243 g/t silver, 2.12 g/t gold, 0.23% lead and 0.71% zinc.

Staff Writer | January 24, 2023 | 10:13 am

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