Base Metals Top Stories

South African judge clears path for Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef mine development

Judge revoked an interim order that prevented the company from relocating graves present at its Platreef platinum group metals mine, in Limpopo Province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2017 | 9:18 am

Kenya’s new mining act is a modern piece of legislation with a few issues to iron out

The new Act is largely considered to be a modern…

Rainbow Field | February 1, 2017 | 12:46 pm

Did this financier just call the end of the mining rally?

Private equity firm Orion selling $1 billion worth of royalty,…

Frik Els | February 1, 2017 | 12:21 pm

Manganese is energy ciritical

Aside from iron, manganese is the most essential mineral in…

Richard Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 1, 2017 | 10:11 am

Here’s what miners should expect and do in 2017

While companies face different outlooks and challenges depending on the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2017 | 6:01 am

Mining firms poised to lead capital raisings in Canada, TSX CEO says

A big source of capital for the critical minerals sector this year is coming from large corporations like BHP and Rio Tinto.

Reuters | June 27, 2022 | 12:52 pm

UBC tests carbon-capture potential of Inomin’s Beaver critical minerals project

Inomin's inaugural 2021 drilling program at Beaver generated a significant discovery of high-grade magnesium and other critical minerals including nickel, chromium, and cobalt.

Staff Writer | June 27, 2022 | 11:14 am

Nickel junior’s shares shoot up 50% after high-grade discovery

Widgie Nickel emerged from a trading halt Monday to rocket higher after the Perth-based company released assays from its Mt Edwards Project in Western Australia.

Staff Writer | June 27, 2022 | 10:09 am

Imperial raises $32 million ahead of Mount Polley reopening

The bulk of the funds will be used to pay down debt and to fund capital expenditures at its 30%-owned Red Chris copper-gold mine.

Staff Writer | June 27, 2022 | 9:05 am

Norway, EU agree closer cooperation on batteries, raw materials

Several battery production plants are being planned in Norway already, including projects by Morrow, Freyr, Beyonder, and Corvus.

Reuters | June 27, 2022 | 8:14 am

Codelco sees ‘very firm’ copper price ahead despite recent drop

Chile's government said this week it would allow the company to retain 30% of its profits from last year to help finance an ambitious investment plan until the end of the decade.

Reuters | June 27, 2022 | 8:08 am

Codelco eyes green shift as environment pressure grows

The mining firm is facing global clients and investors increasingly focused on environmental concerns.

Reuters | June 27, 2022 | 7:40 am

Three Chilean communities maintain protest against Los Pelambres copper miner

The Tranquilla, Batuco and Cuncumén communities are still looking for compensation following a leak in a pipeline at the mine’s concentrator plant.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 26, 2022 | 1:04 pm

EU strengthens position against deep-sea mining

The new EU agenda on International Ocean Governance reiterates the idea of banning mineral extraction in the exclusive economic zones of EU countries.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 26, 2022 | 11:34 am

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