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

Western Copper and Gold updates permitting for Casino project in Yukon

Western Copper has been in discussions with the YESAB on how to address changes in assessment methods, environmental base practices and enhancements to the Casino project.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 12:14 pm

EV battery production faces supply chain, geopolitical headwinds – report

S&P Global also said soaring prices of critical battery metals threaten the profit margins of suppliers and automakers.

Reuters | October 31, 2022 | 9:55 am

China shows the LME there are still buyers for Russian metal

More than half of the copper in LME warehouses -- much of which was of Russian origin -- has been ordered out for delivery in the past three weeks.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 8:44 am

Sierra Metals receives merger proposal from Peru-based mining company

Kolpa currently operates the Huachocolpa Uno mine, an 1,800 t/d capacity underground polymetallic asset in the Huachocolpa region of Peru.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 8:41 am

Zinc price hit lowest since March 2021 as factory data fuels concerns over steel demand

Zinc’s losses tracked a steep sell-off in iron ore and steel markets, as China’s economy shows few signs of a decisive recovery.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 7:56 am

Ailing UK battery hopeful weighs survival options

Company backed by Glencore Plc has been at the heart of the UK’s ambition to build factories.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 7:42 am

Saudi Arabia to auction five new mining exploration licenses in 2023

The government estimates the kingdom's unused mineral resources to be valued at $1.33-trillion.

Reuters | October 31, 2022 | 7:35 am

Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – report

The EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations failed on Tesla's concerns about the Swiss miner's coal business, FT.com reported.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2022 | 3:57 am

Peruvian Indigenous community wants to become a shareholder in Las Bambas mine

The Huancuire community wants to apply the Indigenous concept of ‘waqui,’ or win-win, when it comes to its relationship with Chinese miner MMG and its Las Bambas copper mine.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 30, 2022 | 1:28 pm

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