Base Metals Top Stories

Snow, soil and trees could help detect mineral deposits in Canada

A team of geologists is using a series of techniques to identify halogens, commonly associated mineral deposits, in organic materials

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 10, 2017 | 10:00 am

China aluminium soars due to capacity closures

The news around China’s pollution crackdown spiked investors concerns

MINING.com Editor | August 10, 2017 | 12:03 am

Lead-zinc mine on Vancouver island reopens

Vancouver Island copper-zinc-lead mine, Myra Falls, restarts after nearly two…

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | August 9, 2017 | 3:35 pm

First Quantum to shutter Australia nickel mine in September

First Quantum Minerals Ltd said on Wednesday it plans to…

Reuters | August 9, 2017 | 3:14 pm

BHP turns to electric car batteries to recharge its nickel business

The rise of electric vehicles is driving the world's biggest…

Reuters | August 9, 2017 | 9:36 am

Copper price rebounds on hopes of improving demand in China

Bloomberg reports potential easing of covid-19 restrictions.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 20, 2022 | 8:40 am

Aluminum price rebounds on fall in stocks, hope about Chinese curbs

China is considering a cut in the duration of quarantine for inbound visitors from 10 to seven days.

Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 8:22 am

Explainer: What is Indonesia’s proposed tin export ban about?

Indonesia plans to ban the export of tin ingots to encourage investors to set up production facilities and develop its industries to process tin into other products at home.

Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 7:54 am

Freeport-McMoRan profit plunges on weak copper prices

LME copper has given up 30% since touching a record peak in March.

Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 7:40 am

Talon confirms growth of Tamarack nickel project; awarded $114m gov’t funding

Talon has been selected as a recipient of the first set of projects funded by US President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles.

Staff Writer | October 19, 2022 | 4:04 pm

Alcoa calls on US, allies to sanction ‘cheating’ Russian metal

The comments come a week after Bloomberg News reported that the Biden administration is considering an outright ban of Russian aluminum.

Bloomberg News | October 19, 2022 | 3:57 pm

Mining giants warn Chile mining royalty would impact investment

BHP and Antofagasta said a mining royalty bill in Chile would affect competitiveness and encourage miners to reevaluate investments.

Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 10:55 am

LME Week: spotlight on LME nickel debacle and the fate of Russian metal

Possible sanctions on Russian metal, lawsuits, a battle to recover trust and a slump in nickel trading after the March fiasco are just some of the headwinds facing the LME.

Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 10:37 am

Automakers need more time to meet US minerals requirements for EVs – execs

New restrictions on battery sourcing and critical minerals, along with price caps and income caps, take effect on Jan. 1.

Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 10:26 am

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