Base Metals Top Stories

John Kaiser at PDAC 2017: “Discovery exploration is back”

John Kaiser also talks Donald Trump and warning signs for speculators

SmallCapPower | March 10, 2017 | 10:48 am

Freeport’s Cerro Verde copper mine in Peru hit by strike

The mine produced just under 500,000 tonnes of the red…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2017 | 9:58 am

Ecuador anticipates $4 billion in mining investments by 2021

The country expects mining investments to increase 360% in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2017 | 4:05 am

Mickey Fulp: I’m bullish on the TSX Venture Exchange in 2017

Find out what Mickey Fulp learned from his biggest investing…

SmallCapPower | March 10, 2017 | 2:00 am

The 20 best mining schools in the world

The rankings are based on data for academic reputation, employer…

Frik Els | March 9, 2017 | 11:35 pm

Teck, Royal Ontario Museum partner to showcase copper’s antimicrobial properties

Funding will also go towards an educational program to explain the health benefits of copper and illustrate the important role it plays for the low-carbon future.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 4:44 pm

Peru indigenous communities say no progress in talks with Las Bambas copper mine

Six communities staged earlier this year the most significant protest in the history of Chinese-owned Las Bambas, forcing the mine to suspend operations for over a month.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 2:59 pm

Ford announces series of deals to accelerate EV push

Ford said it has now sourced about 70% of the battery cell capacity it needs to achieve its annual production rate of more than 2 million by late 2026.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 12:41 pm

BHP signs MOU for nickel supply with Ford

The targeted multi-year nickel supply agreement could start as early as 2025 and may involve additional commodities over time, BHP said.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 12:32 pm

Chile’s first electric bus factory aims to ease fossil fuel dependency

Reborn Electric Motor's heavy-duty buses are already shuttling workers at Codelco's Teniente mine.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 11:36 am

Hindustan Zinc weighs expansion to tap opportunities in Europe

The expansion could potentially involve international zinc assets held by the company’s parent Vedanta.

Bloomberg News | July 21, 2022 | 11:16 am

Alcoa warns as much as 20% of aluminum capacity is unprofitable

Despite rising worldwide aluminum demand, Alcoa will be pinched by escalating costs for energy and raw materials, CEO Roy Harvey said.

Bloomberg News | July 21, 2022 | 11:12 am

Rio Tinto, Ford to develop battery, low-carbon materials supply chain

The partnership will support the transition toward a net-zero future by supplying Ford with materials including lithium, low-carbon aluminum and copper.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 11:04 am

New Indonesian nickel supply douses expectations for fresh price rally

Nickel prices on the LME started their ascent in January as stocks in LME-approved warehouses started to slide due to soaring demand.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 7:34 am

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