Base Metals Top Stories

Giant Peru copper project attracts first bidder

Peru is auctioning off the $2 billion Michiquillay copper project in the northern region of Cajamarca on November 15.

Frik Els | September 19, 2017 | 1:31 pm

South Africa labour disputes drag Petra Diamonds shares down

Shares in the diamond miner fell for a second consecutive…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 9:17 am

Peruvian farmer sues Newmont in US court over alleged use of violence, threats

Acuña and her family claim the company used violence and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 8:03 am

BHP’s shareholders to vote whether firm should leave Australia’s top mining lobby group

Investors to vote on the two resolutions submitted ethical investing…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 6:02 am

Congo’s Gecamines to set new rules on mining proceeds

New controls aims at holding the company's partners, including Glencore,…

Reuters | September 19, 2017 | 2:07 am

Codelco copper slump underscores global mine supply challenges

The world’s biggest copper supplier saw production fall 9.3% last quarter from a year prior.

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2022 | 10:31 am

Miners’ profits face an unusual foe: extreme weather

It is an unusual situation for companies that have experience operating anywhere in the world.

Reuters | July 29, 2022 | 10:08 am

Copper price expected to rebound further, poll shows

News of more infrastructure projects and support for China's property market boosted copper prices this week.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2022 | 9:35 am

Codelco posts 35% drop in H1 pre-tax profit, production falls

The miner produced 736,000 tonnes of copper between January and June, a 7.5% fall versus the first half of 2021.

Reuters | July 29, 2022 | 9:03 am

Glencore flags cash tied up in record trading profits

The world’s biggest commodity trader is expected to report record profits next week, driven by surging thermal coal prices and record trading returns.

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2022 | 5:55 am

Eldorado Gold operating costs up more than 20% in Q2

The Canadian gold miner saw cash operating costs for the second quarter jump by 22%, while costs per ounce sold increased by 9%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 29, 2022 | 3:18 am

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Giant Peru copper project attracts first bidder

South Africa labour disputes drag Petra Diamonds shares down

Peruvian farmer sues Newmont in US court over alleged use of violence, threats

BHP’s shareholders to vote whether firm should leave Australia’s top mining lobby group

Congo’s Gecamines to set new rules on mining proceeds

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Codelco copper slump underscores global mine supply challenges

Miners’ profits face an unusual foe: extreme weather

Copper price expected to rebound further, poll shows

Codelco posts 35% drop in H1 pre-tax profit, production falls

Glencore flags cash tied up in record trading profits

Eldorado Gold operating costs up more than 20% in Q2

Copper producers step up campaign against Chile royalty proposal

Anglo American’s new boss sounds warning on future copper supply

Nornickel boosts output of all key metals