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

JPMorgan reduces credit to China’s Tsingshan and metal clients globally

LME brokers were approached by Tsingshan for credit.

Reuters | September 19, 2022 | 8:31 am

Investing abroad could be the solution to America’s clean energy future

Investing in mineral-rich countries would be easier than building new mines in the US, said Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Executive Editor Henry Sanderson in an interview.

Bruno Venditti | September 19, 2022 | 7:53 am

Trevali CEO leaves after two managers convicted of involuntary manslaughter

Ricus Grimbeek resigned two days after a court in Burkina Faso found two employees connected to Trevali guilty.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2022 | 3:54 am

OZ Minerals said to seek A$10 billion in potential sale

BHP has been considering raising its bid for OZ Minerals and could increase its proposal as soon as this month.

Bloomberg News | September 18, 2022 | 7:45 pm

Referendum over Bluestone Resources’ Cerro Blanco project in Guatemala underway

The Asunción Mita municipality launched a popular consultation that will either allow the mine to go ahead or halt its development over environmental concerns.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 18, 2022 | 12:07 pm

Tycoon running a quarter of China’s copper trade is on the ropes

Maike Metals is suffering a liquidity crisis, and He Jinbi's empire is under threat.

Bloomberg News | September 18, 2022 | 10:47 am

What to watch as commodities traders prepare for Powell

Pre-Fed tensions are most obvious in the bullion market. The looming rate decision will drive the next moves for the precious metal.

Bloomberg News | September 18, 2022 | 10:19 am

Deadline for working group dealing with Las Bambas conflict extended to year-end

Peru’s executive power extended, until December 31, 2022, the expiration date of the working group tasked with assessing compliance with the agreements signed between the government, Las Bambas and nearby communities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 18, 2022 | 8:36 am

Nornickel plans to raise employees’ stake in mining giant, says top shareholder

Nornickel plans to increase the equity holdings of employees and other individuals to collectively comprise 25% of the company, up from 10% now.

Reuters | September 17, 2022 | 3:28 pm

First

Last