Base Metals Top Stories

Workers at Freeport’s Cerro Verde copper mine to go on indefinite strike

Around 1,300 unionized miners plan to start an indefinite stoppage at Peru's largest copper mine beginning March 24.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2017 | 9:50 am

Caterpillar hires former US Attorney General for help with probe

William P. Barr will help Caterpillar face a federal investigation…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2017 | 7:45 am

Eastern Canada now the preferred mineral exploration investment destination

While wew mines continue to open in British Columbia, the…

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | March 17, 2017 | 2:00 am

BC copper-gold mine to reopen after six years

AuRico Metals received an environmental certificate this week for its…

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | March 16, 2017 | 2:02 pm

Barrick mulls selling part of Peru mine, bringing partner — report

Rumours come a year after the gold miner vowed to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2017 | 12:14 pm

Teck Resources boss to leave after 17 years at top job

Don Lindsay, who will leave by the end of September, led a number of large deals during his time at Teck, but also received criticism from investors over his pay and performance.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2022 | 6:48 am

How a lake and a volcano produced a rare mineral on Mars

Researchers have figured out how tridymite formed in Mars’ Gale Crater.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2022 | 5:05 am

Race to secure battery metals heats up as GM, Ford ink deals

General Motors announced three deals Tuesday for supplies of raw materials needed for its EV fleet.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2022 | 12:07 pm

Two simple charts show why green energy is all about mining

The move away from fossil fuels is a rocky road. Literally.

Frik Els | July 26, 2022 | 11:13 am

MMG exploring annuity payouts as Las Bambas tensions continue

The announcement is the clearest statement yet of what Las Bambas's strategy will be.

Reuters | July 26, 2022 | 9:40 am

Copper price rises on supply risks and softening dollar

MMG suspended copper production targets while Vale and Antofagasta cut their 2022 copper production outlook.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 26, 2022 | 9:13 am

Antamina hopes for mine extension approval by early 2023, CEO says

Antamina had announced in April an expansion project that includes investments of $1.6 billion to extend the mine's useful life.

Reuters | July 26, 2022 | 8:55 am

Electra signs benefits agreement with Métis Nation of Ontario

Electra is currently commissioning a battery materials refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario.

Staff Writer | July 26, 2022 | 7:51 am

Environmental groups ask Tesla to stop nickel plans in Indonesia

Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, offered Tesla the opportunity to invest in an end-to-end EV supply chain

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2022 | 7:38 am

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