Base Metals Top Stories

Goldcorp begins friendly $247 million takeover of Exeter

Exeter shareholders will receive 0.12 of a common share of Goldcorp for each they have in the junior — that's a premium of 67% based on the part's closing prices on the day prior to the announcement.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2017 | 6:08 am

Mining’s environmental accomplishments unknown to American voters

A new poll by Morning Consult for the National Mining…

National Mining Association | April 20, 2017 | 3:00 am

Recent Escondida strike may push Chile into recession

Analysts believe that would increase the chances of the country…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2017 | 10:54 am

Ecuador mining industry to grow eightfold by 2021 — report

Experts believe the value of the nation's dawning industry is…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2017 | 3:43 am

INVESTIGATION: Is tiny zinc stock poised for massive gains?

A zinc explorer's make or break moment

CEO.CA | April 18, 2017 | 12:08 pm

Congo PM to mediate dispute over Tenke copper and cobalt mine

Exports from the mine, which accounted for more than 10% of global cobalt output in 2021, were suspended a month ago.

Reuters | August 17, 2022 | 8:12 am

Chile dictates measures against Lundin Mining for giant sinkhole

The SMA ordered six "urgent and transitory" measures while it continues to investigate causes that generated the sinkhole that measures 36.5 meters.

Reuters | August 16, 2022 | 5:02 pm

Chile investigates collapse at Antofagasta Minerals mining project

Environmental regulators have launched an investigation after tidal waves caused the collapse of a construction platform at Los Pelambres.

Reuters | August 16, 2022 | 2:03 pm

In northern Chile, miners ask government to curb crime, robberies

The local mining industry has for years reported the theft of goods such as copper by organized gangs.

Reuters | August 16, 2022 | 1:04 pm

Why BHP reckons China’s economy is poised to improve

China’s infrastructure and automotive sectors are “already responding to policy support,” although a rebound in housing activity is expected to take longer, the producer said.

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2022 | 12:53 pm

Magna Mining acquires Crean Hill mine with Lonmin Canada takeover

The aggregate purchase price for the outstanding shares of Loncan will be equal to C$16 million.

Staff Writer | August 16, 2022 | 11:16 am

VIDEO: VMS deposits present exciting new zinc-copper-gold discovery opportunities in Mexico

Volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits have been a core source of copper, zinc and sometimes gold mineralization for over 150 years and remain the mainstay of some major mining camps worldwide.

Henry Lazenby | August 16, 2022 | 11:12 am