Base Metals Top Stories

Freeport’s Cerro Verde copper mine resumes normal operations

The news follows the end of a historically long 43-day strike at BHP Billiton’s Escondida, the world's biggest copper mine in neighbouring Chile.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2017 | 6:56 am

Vedanta CEO Tom Albanese to leave company in August

The news follows the exit of former Anglo American CEO…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2017 | 4:15 am

Precious metals are in alignment for a major ascent

Precious metals expert Michael Ballanger discusses silver's recent price performance…

The Gold Report | March 30, 2017 | 2:31 pm

Argentine provincial Gov’t orders Barrick to halt operations at Veladero

Measure is temporary, pending more information on what happened and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2017 | 7:45 am

Escondida mine replaces top exec after failing to reach deal with workers

Appointment comes barely a week after the mine, operated by…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2017 | 5:19 am

Visualizing 10 years of global EV sales by country

After remaining fairly flat in 2019, global EV sales grew by 38% in 2020, and then more than doubled in 2021.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | August 8, 2022 | 7:52 am

The EV race is turning a gold rush haven into a battery hub

The most in-demand mining leaders are no longer those who’ve unearthed vast troves of glittering gold.

Bloomberg News | August 8, 2022 | 6:58 am

Indonesia says Tesla strikes $5 billion deal to buy nickel products

Southeast Asia's biggest economy has been trying to get Tesla to set up a production facility in the country.

Reuters | August 8, 2022 | 6:45 am

Barrick Gold tweaks cost guidance as copper boosts second-quarter earnings

The company reported a nearly 19% rise in second-quarter profit on Monday, beating analysts' expectations.

Reuters | August 8, 2022 | 6:33 am

Sumitomo hikes Chile copper project cost estimate by 60%

The 60% increase comes as the covid-19 pandemic has delayed construction at the Quebrada Blanca phase 2 project.

Reuters | August 8, 2022 | 6:30 am

Green energy development affected by rise in oil, metal prices — study

Researchers say that an increase in oil prices and other raw materials may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy.

Staff Writer | August 8, 2022 | 5:05 am

Oz Minerals rebuffs $5.8 billion takeover bid from BHP

The Australian miner said BHP's unsolicited offer did not appreciate the growth potential of its copper and nickel assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2022 | 3:44 am

Chilean authorities suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations due to giant sinkhole

Sernageomin said the decision to temporarily suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations was made in response to the safety concerns of the nearby Tierra Amarilla community.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 7, 2022 | 11:34 am

China July copper imports rise on-year as price slump spurs buying

China's imports of copper rose 9.3% from a year earlier.

Reuters | August 7, 2022 | 9:49 am

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