Base Metals Top Stories

Trump’s repeal of anti-corruption rules could give US companies advantage over industry peers, says Fasken Martineau white collar expert

On February 14, 2017, President Trump signed into law a joint resolution of Congress to repeal a critical anti-corruption rule for oil, gas and mining companies.

Fasken Martineau | March 21, 2017 | 11:09 am

Tribunal favours Barrick, Antofagasta in Pakistan lease denial case

The International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) said…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2017 | 4:57 am

Chile steps up efforts to lure mining investors beyond copper sector

The country, already the world's second largest producer of lithium,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2017 | 3:24 am

$5.5 billion private capital ready to invest in mining

"Investors are willing to back their positive sentiment towards natural…

Frik Els | March 20, 2017 | 4:32 pm

CHARTS: Hedge funds turn commodity bears at record pace

Large-scale futures speculators sour on commodity sector in a big…

Frik Els | March 20, 2017 | 12:29 pm

Miners’ profits face an unusual foe: extreme weather

It is an unusual situation for companies that have experience operating anywhere in the world.

Reuters | July 29, 2022 | 10:08 am

Copper price expected to rebound further, poll shows

News of more infrastructure projects and support for China's property market boosted copper prices this week.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2022 | 9:35 am

Codelco posts 35% drop in H1 pre-tax profit, production falls

The miner produced 736,000 tonnes of copper between January and June, a 7.5% fall versus the first half of 2021.

Reuters | July 29, 2022 | 9:03 am

Glencore flags cash tied up in record trading profits

The world’s biggest commodity trader is expected to report record profits next week, driven by surging thermal coal prices and record trading returns.

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2022 | 5:55 am