Base Metals Top Stories

Five-month strike at Sibanye-Stillwater mines ends with deal

The company, South Africa's largest gold producer, has run up losses of about 1.6 billion rand ($114 million) and about 110,000 ounces of missed gold output because of the labour action.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2019 | 9:02 am

Operations resumed at Zambia’s Munali nickel mine

The restart of operations follows a refurbishing process designed by…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 17, 2019 | 6:40 am

Lumina Copper halts Chilean mine operations after worker’s death

The cause of the accident that killed an employee of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2019 | 5:35 am

Interactive map pinpoints lead battery energy storage installations globally

Lead battery-powered energy storage highlighted by research consortium’s online map.

MINING.com Editor | April 16, 2019 | 3:22 pm

Nevada Copper files Pumpkin Hollow open pit prefeasibility study

The new technical report shows improved economics, simplified build and…

Nevada Copper Corp | April 16, 2019 | 3:11 pm

Copper prices hit three-week low on doubts over China’s pro-growth push

A Reuters poll showed that China's economy will likely expand 4.8% in 2024, below the government's 5% target.

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 10:18 am

CopperEx shares boosted by financings to support exploration in Chile

Its flagship asset is Exploradora Norte, which hosts multiple drill-ready porphyry targets located south of Escondida.

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 10:12 am

Column: China imports record amount of lead after Shanghai squeeze

China's imports of refined lead surged in August with the country set to be a net importer of the battery metal for the first time since 2020.

Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 7:44 am

Freeport Indonesia halts copper cathode output at Manyar after fire

The $3.7 billion copper smelter was completed in June and started output in September.

Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 7:35 am

Video: Minera Alamos hopeful for faster Cerro de Oro permitting under new Mexico presidency

President Doug Ramshaw says a permit application might be processed faster under the country's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum.

Northern Miner Staff | October 14, 2024 | 10:06 am

Aluminum squeeze unravels on LME, easing pressure on sellers

For months, the October aluminum contract has been a focal point for traders due to its steep premium to later-dated futures.

Bloomberg News | October 14, 2024 | 9:24 am

Fire at Freeport Indonesia’s Gresik smelter under control, company says

The $3.7 billion copper smelter was completed in June and was expected to produce first batch of output in September.

Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 7:59 am

China copper imports climb 15% on seasonal demand, brighter outlook

"Buying emerged in the first two weeks when prices were relatively low," He Tianyu, a copper analyst at commodity research house CRU, said.

Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 3:49 am

MBK, Young Poong secure over 5% stake in Korea Zinc

MBK and Young Poong had conducted a tender offer to purchase up to 14.6% of Korea Zinc shares, for an estimated price tag of up to $1.85 billion.

Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 3:41 am

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