Base Metals Top Stories

Chile’s Codelco plans environmental impact pricing for copper

Under the new terms, Codelco's copper cathodes will be certified in eight ways that take environmental footprint of production into consideration.

Reuters | November 30, 2017 | 11:51 am

Indonesia expects 2018 deal with Freeport on giant copper mine

Indonesia expects to conclude deal with Freeport-McMoRan Inc. by February…

Bloomberg News | November 30, 2017 | 11:19 am

Lumina Gold raises $20M to advance projects in Ecuador

Originally planned to raise $15M.

Michael Allan McCrae | November 30, 2017 | 9:42 am

Dominican Republic presents Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative report

The country's reserves have been estimated at $60 billion for…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 29, 2017 | 7:29 pm

Robots will run mines within the next decade, Anglo says

Anglo is betting on technology, such as computerized drills, to…

Bloomberg News | November 29, 2017 | 3:28 pm

Battery bonanza is being sparked by coal’s exit in Australia

Australia’s rapid shift from coal-fired power to cleaner alternatives is underwriting a boom in battery projects able to store solar and wind energy.

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2023 | 5:52 am

One year after nickel fiasco, LME left with multiple headaches

The 146-year old exchange is fighting to mend its reputation amid a host of lawsuits, vigorous action by regulators and struggling volumes.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 5:25 am

New Century recommends $95m buyout offer from Sibanye-Stillwater

Sibanye-Stillwater last month launched an unsolicited takeover bid of A$1.10 cash per share.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 3:13 pm

LME faces further legal action in London court

The exchange is facing further legal action in London by a company called Double Eight Ltd.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 10:09 am

Rio Tinto keeps working to build Indigenous support for Resolution mine

Resolution is key to the mining giant's future as the project would produce more than 40 billion pounds of copper.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 9:58 am

British Columbia exploration spending hits 10-year high in 2022

Copper exploration spending jumped 84% year over year in 2022, rising from C$128 million in 2021 to C$235 million.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2023 | 9:52 am

Peru to unleash stranded copper with roadblocks largely cleared

Peru expects shipments of commodities will begin to normalize within days as the nation’s worst street protests in decades ease.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:28 am

Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The International Copper Association's (ICA) roadmap has set a target for members to cut emissions by 30% to 40% by 2030.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 9:08 am

Scientists work on solid-state battery that uses fewer ‘problem’ metals

Researchers have developed a new strategy to build solid-state batteries that are less dependent on specific chemical elements, particularly expensive metals with supply chain issues.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2023 | 6:06 am

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