Base Metals Top Stories

Former Xstrata CEO Mick Davis may become Rio Tinto new chairman

The mining veteran could face competition from internal candidates, including former head of UK gas company Centrica, Sam Laidlaw, who now sits on Rio’s board.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2017 | 3:47 am

Venezuela’s Mining Arch in the spotlight again

New reports highlighting the environmental dangers posed by mineral exploitation…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 13, 2017 | 11:25 am

New fertilizers based on metal nanoparticles expected to produce macro-harvests

Russian scientists have developed a new generation of innovative fertilizers…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 13, 2017 | 10:16 am

Freeport Indonesia reopens main supply route to mine after shooting

The latest violent episode and temporary closure had no impact…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 13, 2017 | 8:54 am

Freeport Indonesia shuts main supply route to mine after shooting

The Indonesian unit of Freeport-McMoRan Inc has temporarily shut the…

Reuters | November 12, 2017 | 5:31 pm

LME chair to step down, exchange declines comment on reason

Gay Huey Evans will step down as LME chair, but declined to comment on whether it was due to regulatory reviews into the nickel market events.

Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 9:48 am

Copper price bounces on news about fresh investment in China

China's southern manufacturing hub of Guangzhou plans 1,722 projects in 2023 worth more than $945 billion.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 5, 2023 | 8:20 am

Global copper smelting dips in December after weak 2022 – satellite data

Global smelting activity for 2022 fell to its lowest level in six years.

Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 7:45 am

Chile mining royalty bill progresses after committee approves

The bill now passes to a Treasury commission, where it will again be reviewed and need approval before it goes to a final vote.

Reuters | January 4, 2023 | 11:20 am

NioCorp demo plant in Quebec boasts high rare earth recoveries

The extraction process also revealed only two significant impurities of iron and a very small amount of nickel.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 11:20 am

Global Commodities Holdings to launch nickel trade platform in February

The platform will be open to consumers, producers and merchants that are directly involved in the physical market.

Reuters | January 4, 2023 | 9:42 am

Copper price falls on demand fears

Surging covid cases in China after the easing of restrictions have reinforced worries about demand.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 8:49 am

Electra Battery Materials sheds non-core Canadian assets

The company, until recently known as First Cobalt, will retain its royalty interest in the properties being sold to Kuya Silver.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 5:09 am

Nexa Resources halts Peru zinc mine due to blockade

The obstruction of the road to access the mine has not have a material impact on Atacocha´s production to date, Nexa said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2023 | 3:35 am

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