Base Metals Top Stories

Barrick to pay $20 million to settle Pascua-Lama arbitration case

Lawsuit was filed last year after the miner halted payments due to a local group.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2017 | 9:25 am

Mexico’s mining sector to reach $17.8bn by 2020 on zinc prices, strong pipeline

Competitive operating costs and supportive government policies are also expected…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2017 | 5:32 am

CHARTS: Mining’s 2017 rally forecast to fizzle out

Consensus forecasts point to double digit declines for the platinum,…

Frik Els | October 4, 2017 | 5:56 pm

Robots under Swedish forest breathe life into ancient mines

Mining ihas been one of the last sectors to use…

Reuters | October 4, 2017 | 4:00 am

Philippines confirms environment minister who supports open pit mining ban

Roy Cimatu, who replaced ousted ecologist Regina Lopez in May,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2017 | 3:43 am

Goro nickel mine faces increased regulation after tailings leak

The mine was forced to reduce output due to a “limited release of salt-laden liquid” after heavy rains in August.

Bloomberg News | November 30, 2022 | 1:40 pm

Eloro’s Iska Iska silver-tin drilling in Bolivia points to likely resource growth

The company has completed 84,495 metres of diamond drilling across 122 drill holes since the program began in September 2020.

Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 12:16 pm

EV battery cathode costs spike as lithium price sets fresh record

Relentless rise of lithium prices and recent bounce in cobalt and nickel put pressure on electric vehicle manufacturers.

Frik Els | November 30, 2022 | 12:04 pm

Copper price poised for best month since April 2021

Investors bet China may shift away from covid-zero policies, which would boost demand.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 9:41 am

Fireweed Metals increases Lundin-backed financing; stock hits 52-week high

The funds will provide capital for what the company is calling the "most significant" exploration program ever initiated on its projects in northern Canada.

Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 9:31 am

WTO backs EU in nickel dispute; Indonesia plans appeal

The EU launched its initial complaint in November 2019 against the export restrictions on raw materials.

Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 8:02 am

Fate of Barrick’s $7bn project in Pakistan to be decided next week

If Reko Diq copper-gold project gets the Supreme Court's blessing, Barrick could start operations in 2027-2028.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2022 | 6:57 am

Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report

A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and well-being.

Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 5:05 am

FPX Nickel raises $9m for Baptiste awaruite project development in British Columbia

The company will use the proceeds of the offering primarily to complete a prefeasibility study.

Staff Writer | November 29, 2022 | 11:16 am

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