Base Metals Top Stories

Norilsk Nickel to increase 2017 palladium purchases

Head of Global Sales and Marketing Markus Meurer said purchases in 2017 would rise to as much as 600,000 oz of palladium, compared to 160,764 oz last year.

Reuters | November 20, 2017 | 9:46 am

Top Glencore executive quits Katanga board after accounting lapse

Katanga, which operates cobalt and copper mines in the DRC,…

Reuters | November 20, 2017 | 9:29 am

Vale says still looking to sell stake in New Caledonia nickel mine

The miner denied it had decided to suspend the sale…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2017 | 9:05 am

Philippines’ Duterte holds open pit mining ban despite pressure

President Rodrigo Duterte's decision not only ignores demands from pro-mining…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2017 | 3:36 am

Number of active mining projects by province ranked

Ontario is number one.

Michael Allan McCrae | November 17, 2017 | 1:20 pm

Alcoa reverts to gas for fuelling alumina refineries in Western Australia

Alcoa has reverted to using gas to fuel the powerhouse boilers at its partially owned Kwinana and Pinjarra alumina refineries.

Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 3:51 pm

Maaden aluminum smelter cuts production on operating issues

Maaden owns 75% and Alcoa holds 25% of the massive aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia.

Bloomberg News | January 11, 2023 | 11:48 am

Copper price rises above $9,000 fueled by optimism about China

Higher price is also driving up the shares of mining companies, with BHP notching a record high.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 9:53 am

India eyes overseas copper, lithium mines to meet domestic shortfall

India has identified one copper and two lithium mines in Argentina to either acquire or secure long-term leases, Reuters sources say.

Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 9:46 am

Gatos Silver surges on record silver production from Mexican mine

For the year, the Mexico-focused silver miner outputted a record 10.3 million oz.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 9:23 am

Panama says First Quantum misleading investors

There still are more than a “few disagreements” between the parties, Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 9:06 am

UK to deepen collaboration on critical minerals with Saudi Arabia

Partnership could see Saudi investment in the UK’s manufacturing and mining finance sectors.

Reuters | January 11, 2023 | 7:43 am

New copper-based coating allows protective gear to detect toxic gases

A copper-based coating can be integrated into fabric and respond to the presence of toxic gases.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 6:06 am

Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 3:46 am

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