Base Metals Top Stories

INTERACTIVE MAP: World’s top 10 gold deposits

Together these giant orebodies contain reserves worth $796 billion at today's gold price.

Frik Els | April 4, 2017 | 4:17 pm

Newmont Mining reshuffles management in Australia

Newmont Mining Corporation has appointed experienced miner Alex Bates to…

Newmont Goldcorp | April 4, 2017 | 3:28 pm

EU toughens up rules on imports of conflict minerals

The new law, which will come into force in 2021,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2017 | 10:05 am

This firm may make coal’s future a lot brighter

Australia’s Dotz Nano has found a new use for coal…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 3, 2017 | 3:49 am

Europe’s last tin mine big step closer to restart

Successful water treatment trials could see final permits to restart…

Frik Els | March 31, 2017 | 3:10 pm

BHP likely to raise bid for ‘strategically sensible target’ OZ Minerals, say analysts

OZ rejected BHP's A$25-a-share offer, terming it undervalued and "opportunistic".

Reuters | August 9, 2022 | 6:42 am

Column: Glencore’s smelter warning galvanizes the zinc price

What looked like a seasonal power price spike when Russia invaded Ukraine has now morphed into structurally higher pricing, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | August 9, 2022 | 6:31 am

US steelworkers union lauds bill’s focus on building North American production

The Inflation Reduction Act, as the bill is called, will offer opportunities for union workers, United Steelworkers union said.

Reuters | August 9, 2022 | 6:22 am

Copper nanowire spray effectively destroys covid-19 virus

A new spray that contains copper nanowires or copper-zinc nanowires can kill the virus in just 20 minutes.

Staff Writer | August 9, 2022 | 5:05 am

Lower grades at Gibraltar mine dent Taseko results

The Canadian miner posted adjusted earnings of C$1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, a 96% drop from Q2 2021.

MINING.COM Editor | August 9, 2022 | 3:42 am

Chile to ‘sanction’ those responsible for sinkhole near copper mine

The mysterious hole of 36.5 meters in diameter that emerged in late July led the mining regulator to suspend operations of a nearby mine owned by Canada's Lundin in the northern district of Candelaria.

Reuters | August 8, 2022 | 4:28 pm

Barrick expects deal opportunities in copper, but won’t pay premiums

After strengthening its balance sheet, Barrick said it is “always looking at opportunities” but won’t be paying above-market prices.

Bloomberg News | August 8, 2022 | 2:29 pm

Barrick Gold boss tells miners to brace for more inflation

Barrick said costs would trend toward the high end, or even slightly exceed, its guidance range.

Bloomberg News | August 8, 2022 | 10:36 am

Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley restart facing budget shortfall

The company had previously aimed to reopen the mine operation by the end of June.

Staff Writer | August 8, 2022 | 8:43 am

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