Base Metals Top Stories

Heavy snowfall disrupts rescue of workers trapped at Mandalay’s mine in Chile

It’s unknown whether the two workers are alive, as authorities have been unable to make contact with them.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2017 | 9:17 am

SolGold soars after raising more than $41 million via share placing

The placing is at a 15% premium to SolGold's closing…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2017 | 6:59 am

Argentina lifts curbs on cyanide use at Barrick’s Veladero mine

While the measure allows the company to resume full operations,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2017 | 3:25 am

BHP Billiton announces new Chairman

The world’s largest mining company announced that Ken MacKenzie has…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 15, 2017 | 5:32 pm

More than 1,500 workers fired at Sibanye’s Cooke mine over strike

Workers at the mine downed tools over a week ago,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2017 | 10:12 am

Rio Tinto reaches agreement with two Turquoise Hill shareholders over $3.3bn bid

Rio has agreed to increase the dissent condition under the agreement from 12.5% to 17.5% of Turquoise Hill shares issued and outstanding.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2022 | 3:07 pm

BASF says its battery material plant will be running by year-end

The battery materials business is one of two major investment projects at BASF.

Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 10:21 am

Copper price jumps on weaker dollar

The head of the European Central Bank said further interest rises would come despite the rising probability of a euro zone recession.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 1, 2022 | 9:16 am

‘Bait and switch’: House Committee asks A.G. to investigate alleged Pebble deception

A US Transportation and Infrastructure House Committee report recommends asking the attorney general to investigate alleged false statements made by the company to Congress.

Henry Lazenby | November 1, 2022 | 9:07 am

Turquoise Hill delays shareholder meet on $3.3bn Rio Tinto buyout

Rio recently raised its offer but still faces opposition from multiple parties including Turquoise Hill's second-largest shareholder.

Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 9:06 am

PIF, Mitsui eye stake in Vale’s base metals business

Vale is seeking to raise more than $2 billion from the deal, Bloomberg sources say.

Bloomberg News | November 1, 2022 | 8:53 am

China Hongqiao: Plan to shift aluminum output on track despite Yunnan’s power woes

The government ordered primary aluminum producers to cut their power usage by at least 10% in September.

Reuters | November 1, 2022 | 8:37 am

Banks bolster metals-trading desks after wild year for markets

Top banks are reinforcing their metals divisions to cash in on the volatility that’s lifted trading profits over the past three years.

Bloomberg News | November 1, 2022 | 8:29 am

Saudi Arabia courts Australian miners for $170 billion plan

The kingdom says it’s sitting on top of $1.3 trillion worth of untapped mineral deposits including copper, zinc, phosphates, and gold.

Bloomberg News | November 1, 2022 | 8:08 am

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