Base Metals Top Stories

Output at world’s largest copper mine sank by 63% in Q1

Escondida, majority owned and operated by BHP, produced 97,103 tonnes of copper between January and March, down from 265,597 tonnes a year earlier.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2017 | 6:28 am

Mandalay Resources declares force majeure at flooded Chilean mine

The firms said it's also initiating consultations with its unions…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2017 | 3:49 am

Tanzania laws would allow govt to tear up mining, energy deals

The Tanzanian government submitted three bills to parliament on Thursday…

Reuters | June 29, 2017 | 11:05 am

Malaysia extends bauxite mining moratorium for six months

Moratorium aims to restrict illegal mining activity on private land…

Reuters | June 29, 2017 | 10:24 am

Teck Resources grabs Goldcorp’s stake in Mexican project for $50 million

After acquiring Goldcorp's 21% in San Nicolás, Canada's largest diversified…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2017 | 5:08 am

Zambia and Vedanta agree to seek out-of-court settlement

The parties have agreed to pause hearings on their dispute over Konkola Copper Mines for six months.

Reuters | September 27, 2022 | 8:07 am

Metallic materials’ fatigue strength can now be quickly determined

High-resolution electron imaging can capture the nanoscale deformation events that lead to metal failure in a matter of hours.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2022 | 6:06 am

China copper smelters hike Q4 2022 TC/RC floor to a five-year high

The charges are higher than the $80 per tonne and 8 cents per pound set for the third quarter of 2022.

Reuters | September 26, 2022 | 8:30 pm

China’s renewables growth lifts copper demand as housing falters

China’s rapid build-up of clean energy is claiming more copper, supporting the market at a time when traditional sources of demand like housing are in the dumps.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2022 | 7:12 pm

Commodities gauge falls to lowest in 8 months on recession fears

The dollar’s relentless surge to repeated records is making commodities priced in the currency more expensive for overseas buyers.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2022 | 4:03 pm

Diversification is the new mining buzzword

It appears the days of being a “one trick pony” mining company are numbered.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | September 26, 2022 | 3:47 pm

NorZinc completes permitting process for Prairie Creek mine in NWT

NorZinc has now received a new water licence from the government of Northwest Territories for an expanded 2,400 t/d mine plan.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2022 | 11:00 am

Anglo cuts production, ups costs at Quellaveco and Chile mines

Anglo says 300,000ktpa Peru mine has entered commercial production. Chile output and costs negatively affected by Los Bronces water restrictions and changing ore.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2022 | 10:31 am

Metals pare losses as traders assess recession risks, dollar

“In general the outlook is pretty weak for metals,” said Ryan McKay, a commodity strategist at TD Securities.

Bloomberg News | September 26, 2022 | 9:46 am

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