Base Metals Top Stories

Trump has been good news for miners — Callinex CEO

Trump’s measures to revitalize the mining industry are steps on the right direction, and they will benefit not just the US, but also Canada, said Max Porterfield.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2017 | 6:49 am

Copper demand from electric vehicles to be nine times higher by 2027 — study

The growing market for electric vehicles will significantly impact demand…

International Copper Association - ICA | June 12, 2017 | 1:00 pm

Tanzania accuses Acacia of illegal mining in fresh blow to Barrick’s subsidiary

Government accused the gold miner of operating illegally in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2017 | 7:27 am

3,000-year-old copper mask is oldest crafted object in South America

It's a well-known fact that copper was used by ancient…

Andrew Topf | June 11, 2017 | 4:02 pm

Taseko in court to appeal defamation win by enviro-group

Taseko Mines (TSX:TKO), the company behind a large copper-gold project…

Andrew Topf | June 11, 2017 | 3:13 pm

Australia approves $34 million in funding for critical minerals projects

Alpha HPA and Cobalt Blue will get about A$15 million each to set up an ultra-pure aluminum chemical plant and a cobalt project, respectively.

Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 7:10 pm

European metals producers say EU energy measures fall short

Proposals to soften the impact of surging power prices will not shield metals producers from further production cuts and job losses, industry groups say.

Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 9:34 am

Column: Can Europe save its industrial metals production sector?

The European Commission's focus on future-looking metals seems to have blind-sided it to the older metals that are also required to decarbonize, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 8:10 am

Zinc price extends gains for sixth day on supply worries

Fitch Solutions projected the global zinc market to post a deeper deficit of 228,000 t in 2022 from a shortfall of 48,000 t in 2021.

Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 7:17 am

Shallow-water mining in direct conflict with sustainability goals – study

Finnish researchers say that mineral mining alters habitats and causes local biodiversity loss in shallow-water species communities.

Staff Writer | September 15, 2022 | 6:06 am

Newmont delays investment decision on Peru gold mine to 2024

The $2bn project is part of a planned expansion of the Yanacocha gold mine in Peru.

Reuters | September 15, 2022 | 5:33 am

Tertiary Minerals, FQM team up to boost copper exploration in Zambia

The miners will work together to advance Tertiary’s Mukai and Mushima North project, in the country's north-west.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2022 | 3:52 am

Copper Fox delays 2,500-metre drill program at Eaglehead project in British Columbia

The decision to suspend drilling comes as company continues to face delays in permitting.

Staff Writer | September 14, 2022 | 3:16 pm

Energy crisis an ‘existential threat’ to EU metal production – Eurometaux

Zinc, aluminum and silicon production cuts have already left consumers in the Europe's steel, auto and construction industries facing severe shortages.

Reuters | September 14, 2022 | 9:58 am

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