Base Metals Top Stories

The $18 billion electric car bubble at risk of bursting in China

There are now 486 EV manufacturers registered in China.

Bloomberg News | April 19, 2019 | 11:12 am

Quebec pension fund boosts share position in Osisko Metals

The Quebec pension fund has been a strategic partner and…

Northern Miner Staff | April 18, 2019 | 3:05 pm

Chile holds 2019 copper forecast at $3.05/lb

The price would be underpinned by a 208,000 tonne deficit…

Reuters | April 18, 2019 | 11:43 am

Barrick says Kibali mine on track for another record year

The company achieved preliminary Q1 production of 1.37Moz gold and…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 18, 2019 | 11:26 am

Billionaire’s copper plant, job losses pressure a key Modi ally

In Tamil Nadu, a small breakaway group is attempting to…

Bloomberg News | April 18, 2019 | 9:45 am

Vision Blue grants Cornish Metals £7 million backing

Cornish Metals is getting closer to reopening the past-producing South Crofty tin mine in the UK.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2024 | 5:03 am

Saudi’s Manara in advanced talks to buy stake in First Quantum’s Zambian mines

Manara, a JV between Ma'aden and its $925 billion public investment fund, wants between 15% and 20% of the Zambian assets.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 3:00 am

Blue Moon shareholder battle spotlights shades of grey in junior market

Lack of transparency and lost capital are a lesson for junior mining investors.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | October 16, 2024 | 3:40 pm

BHP iron ore output beats, copper production edges up on better grades at Escondida

The global miner completed the debottlenecking work at the port at its Western Australia operations, boosting iron ore output.

Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 3:02 pm

Atlas Materials, 6K Energy sign processing and refining MOU to develop EV battery supply chain

US-based Atlas last year raised $27 million for its nickel technology and said it aims to launch production at sites in Canada or the US by 2027 at commercial scale.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 2:26 pm

Peru’s August copper output jumps 11% after five-month decline

Peru produced more in August largely thanks to Glencore's Antamina, which produced 26.5% more of the red metal year-on-year.

Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 1:49 pm

Alcoa, Ignis close to signing joint funding deal for Spain aluminum plant

Under the proposed deal, Alcoa would contribute 75 million euros and Ignis would make an initial investment of 25 million euros.

Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 1:19 pm

NEGx Minerals to raise $127 million for projects in South America

Net proceeds will be used predominantly used towards furthering exploration at the 100%-owned Lunahuasi epithermal project.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 11:24 am

Eramet shares plunge after 2024 output cuts

The company cut its production targets for its manganese mine in Gabon and nickel mine in Indonesia.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 9:19 am

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