Base Metals Top Stories

China’s commodity imports look tepid, may be slightly warmer

The decline in commodity imports in the first quarter seem to confirm the narrative of slowing growth in the world's second-largest economy.

Reuters | April 15, 2019 | 9:28 am

Lundin Mining grabs Brazilian mine from Yamana in $1B deal

The Chapada copper-gold mine, in the northwest Brazilian state of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2019 | 6:50 am

Rio Tinto injects another $302m into Resolution copper project in Arizona

Investment will go towards more drilling, orebody studies, infrastructure improvements…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2019 | 3:51 am

Protesters block road used by Hudbay to transport copper in Peru

Members of the community of Tacrara were demanding compensation for…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 14, 2019 | 12:08 pm

Las Bambas’ copper out to the markets after 68-day blockade

The Nueva Fuerabamba community agreed to let Las Bambas' trucks…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 14, 2019 | 8:15 am

Canada Nickel receives federal funding for Crawford project’s energy infrastructure

The funding would cover nearly half of the C$9.6 million estimated to complete Canada Nickel's ongoing studies focusing on electrical infrastructure.

Staff Writer | October 9, 2024 | 11:50 am

Congo wants to pivot away from China’s dominance over its mining

The plan includes streamlining processes to pay customs and taxes, along with a partnership with the United Arab Emirates.

Bloomberg News | October 9, 2024 | 11:19 am

US Strategic Metals, Stillwater Critical Minerals enter MOU

USSM plans to mine what it considers to be the largest cobalt reserve in North America.

Staff Writer | October 9, 2024 | 11:15 am

Rusal to consider share buyback of up to $155 million

The number and repurchase price of the shares have not been determined yet.

Reuters | October 9, 2024 | 9:42 am

Column: Zinc facing supply deficit as mine output falls again

A previously anticipated supply surplus of 56,000 tonnes has been updated to a 164,000-tonnes supply deficit.

Reuters | October 9, 2024 | 8:04 am

Sumitomo Metal forecasts widening global nickel supply surplus in 2025

According to the company, a larger surplus next year will be driven by continued production expansion in Indonesia.

Reuters | October 9, 2024 | 7:12 am

Rio Tinto buys Arcadium for $6.7 billion cash

Rio's offer is at the high end of expectations representing a premium of 90% to Arcadium’s closing price on October 4.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2024 | 11:21 pm

Zijin Mining buys Newmont’s Ghana gold project for $1 billion

Underground operations are expected to begin from 2028, extending the mine’s life to 2042 and delivering about 186,00 ounces of gold a year.

Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 10:59 pm

Marimaca Copper options Chile project to create potential synergies with oxide deposit

The Pampa Medina project consists of 4 mining concessions near the planned processing site of the Marimaca oxide deposit.

Staff Writer | October 8, 2024 | 2:46 pm

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