Base Metals Top Stories

Outotec to deliver minerals processing technology and services to MMC Norilsk nickel mine in Russia

Outotec has been awarded a contract by MMC Norilsk Nickel for the delivery of minerals processing technology and related advisory services to Kola Mining and Metallurgical Company's concentrator plant in Zapolyarny, Pechenga District in Russia.

Outotec | October 1, 2017 | 5:21 pm

400 workers laid off as Bokoni prepares for closure

Toronto-based Atlatsa Resources (TSXV:ATL) has made good on its stated…

Andrew Topf | October 1, 2017 | 4:53 pm

Project selection: An interview with Mickey Fulp

Mickey Fulp sits down with Maurice Jackson to discuss one…

Proven and Probable | September 29, 2017 | 12:04 pm

Freeport at loggerheads with Indonesia over divestment-letter

The world's second-largest publicly traded copper company has issues with…

Reuters | September 29, 2017 | 10:46 am

South Africa’s mining industry fortunes improving, but challenges remain — PwC

A strong price recovery for the main commodities South Africa…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2017 | 9:03 am

Sibanye-Stillwater to spend $616m advancing Finnish lithium project

The Keliber mine is expected to be Europe's first fully integrated lithium hydroxide producer supplying the regional market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 7:13 am

Vale Indonesia expects to complete nickel HPAL plant by 2025

Company expects to complete construction by 2025 of a high-pressure acid leaching plant to produce nickel minerals.

Reuters | November 28, 2022 | 6:43 am

Indonesian tin groups ask govt to consider impose export restrictions gradually

The policy is similar to what the country has implemented for developing a downstream processing industry for nickel ore.

Reuters | November 28, 2022 | 6:23 am

BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine

The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest offer contains concrete and verifiable measures to improve workers' conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 3:23 am

Copper’s biggest mystery is finally cracking

A recent discovery by Jetti Resources could unlock millions of tonnes of new copper to feed power grids, building sites and car fleets.

Bloomberg News | November 27, 2022 | 10:58 am

Anglo American uses technology developed by NASA at Quellaveco mine in Peru

According to the miner, Quellaveco is the first 100% digital mine in Peru and is among the first ones to implement digital twin technology to improve efficiency and safety.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2022 | 8:32 am