Base Metals Top Stories

INFOGRAPHIC: The numbers behind the world’s closest trade relationship

Whether we’re discussing the ancient merchants that traversed the legendary Silk Road, or the transfer of goods across modern border lines, trade has always been about building close relationships.

Visual Capitalist | May 4, 2017 | 1:53 pm

Peruvian Supreme Court rules against Newmont

The Supreme Court of Peru has ruled in favour of…

Andrew Topf | May 3, 2017 | 5:36 pm

Dozens trapped, two killed in Iranian coal mine explosion

The blast took place at a mine located in Iran's…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2017 | 9:25 am

Philippines shows anti-mining environment minister the door

Congress decision puts and end to a 10-month tenure during…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2017 | 7:05 am

Centamin shares fall after reporting profit and production declines

Despite the drop in production, the gold miner kept guidance…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2017 | 3:27 am

Chinese copper giant Maike seeks help with liquidity issues

BHP Group is among suppliers that are diverting shipments away from Maike for now.

Bloomberg News | August 26, 2022 | 8:35 am

China’s reliance on foreign battery metals poses a challenge – industry

China's output of the main battery cathode materials nearly doubled in 2021.

Reuters | August 26, 2022 | 8:10 am

Codelco lowers 2022 copper production outlook

World’s largest copper producer blaming lower recovery levels and ore grades at the Chuquicamata site, as it also deals with fatal accidents halting some construction works.

Reuters | August 26, 2022 | 7:57 am

Tesla’s battery metals bill balloons to $100 billion

Raw material costs have more than doubled since Elon Musk said Tesla will produce 20 million vehicles per year before 2030.

Frik Els | August 25, 2022 | 3:07 pm

Peru lowers 2022 growth forecast and abandons mining tax hike plan

The new forecast is significantly higher than the Refinitiv average of 2.6% but is lower than the 3.6% the ministry had last forecast in May.

Reuters | August 25, 2022 | 12:04 pm

Robert Friedland’s Ivanhoe Electric one of three finalists for Saudi Arabia project

Kingdom passed a new minerals investment law last year and provided 13 reconnaissance licences, 133 exploration licences and eight exploitation licences.

Staff Writer | August 25, 2022 | 11:32 am

Anglo American Chile’s CEO resigns, interim chief named

Aaron Puna will be temporarily replaced by the head of the firm’s Los Bronces mine, Patricio Hidalgo.

Reuters | August 25, 2022 | 10:40 am

Hudbay enters exploration agreement for satellite properties near Constancia mine in Peru

The Maria Reyna and Caballito properties consist of a large, contiguous block of mineral rights with potential to host mineral deposits close to the Constancia processing facilities.

Staff Writer | August 25, 2022 | 8:17 am

Gold Fields sees progress in winning investors over to Yamana deal

Shares in South Africa-headquartered Gold Fields dropped 20% when the deal was unveiled.

Reuters | August 25, 2022 | 8:04 am

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