Base Metals Top Stories

Cobalt, uranium and silver prices expected to rally in 2019

But the iron ore price surge won't last says new survey of commodity analysts.

Frik Els | April 11, 2019 | 4:40 pm

Asia’s mining sector offsets risk with reward — report

Mongolia has emerged as an investment hot spot for untapped…

MINING.com Editor | April 11, 2019 | 3:43 pm

Lumina extends Gran Bestia in Ecuador

The company has drilled its longest continuous section of mineralization…

Northern Miner Staff | April 11, 2019 | 1:51 pm

Nickel shortage in view unless China-led projects in Indonesia succeed — analysts

The outlook comes after China's Tsingshan Group surprised the market…

Reuters | April 11, 2019 | 9:22 am

Worried about nickel supply, China battery maker BYD welcomes JV discussions

Electric car and battery maker BYD counts Warren Buffet among…

Reuters | April 11, 2019 | 9:09 am

Gold Fields slumps after cutting output target for second time

Gold Fields' profit slumped to $320.7 million in the first half of this year, compared with about $458 million last year.

Bloomberg News | August 23, 2024 | 7:40 am

Societe Generale leaves London Metal Exchange’s open-outcry trading floor

The SocGen move leaves seven members operating in the LME ring, down from about 30 at its peak in the late 1980s.

Reuters | August 23, 2024 | 7:36 am

Nornickel’s first-half profit slumps 22% on weak prices

The Russian miner also grappled with logistical and international payment difficulties.

Reuters | August 23, 2024 | 7:32 am

Chalice downsizes board, cuts costs amid nickel prices slump

Cost-cutting measures means Chalice won't meet diversity goals as the two board members dismissed were the only female directors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 23, 2024 | 3:53 am

Brock University researchers studying ways of extracting copper from algae

The research will be conducted in partnership with Destiny Copper, a Niagara, Ontario-based copper extraction company.

Staff Writer | August 22, 2024 | 4:54 pm

Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations

The company has ten days to submit a compliance plan and an additional five days to appeal.

Reuters | August 22, 2024 | 10:57 am

Rio Tinto, Teck take steps to minimize Canada rail shutdown impact

Labor dispute at Canada's two biggest rail networks will affect its ability to receive raw materials at several sites.

Reuters | August 22, 2024 | 9:10 am

Copper exports from DRC to the US begin via Lobito Atlantic Railway

A cargo of copper cathodes is headed to Baltimore after arriving by train at the port of Lobito in Angola on Monday.

Staff Writer | August 22, 2024 | 9:00 am

Column: Cobalt supply tsunami hits the market of last resort

Someone delivered 23 metric tons of cobalt to London Metal Exchange warehouses last month.

Reuters | August 22, 2024 | 8:13 am

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