Base Metals Top Stories

Barrick Gold brings in new director to regain strength in Latin America

The gold producer said the region will play an increasingly important role in its growth strategy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 7, 2016 | 2:27 am

Palladium price rally may be overdone

Ample above ground stocks, rising mine supply could dampen prospects…

Frik Els | December 6, 2016 | 9:04 pm

Trump’s impact on metals and mining in one chart

Interactive: Donald Trump's victory has created winners and (huge) losers…

Frik Els | December 6, 2016 | 8:11 pm

Chinese-Korean group to build $2 billion lithium batteries plant in Chile

Based on the conglomerate's estimates, opening such plant would increase…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 6, 2016 | 10:05 am

US celebrates National Miners Day

On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, the nation will pay tribute…

Graphic Products | December 6, 2016 | 5:26 am

Electronic nose closer to detecting multiple toxic gases simultaneously

A recently developed environmental sensor may be lifesaving in a number of industries, including mining.

Staff Writer | July 15, 2022 | 6:06 am

Cost of expansion at Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi rises again

A cost and schedule reforecast now pegs the total project costs at $7.06 billion, almost $1.8 billion higher than its original estimate in 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2022 | 4:01 am

Chile top court ratifies closure of Canadian-owned Pascua Lama project

Barrick's controversial gold and copper mining project was previously ordered to shutter by the country's environmental regulator in 2018.

Reuters | July 14, 2022 | 11:38 am

Rio Tinto invests $188m to upgrade aluminum smelter in Quebec

The investment is expected to generate nearly $160 million (C$200 million) in economic benefits for Quebec.

Staff Writer | July 14, 2022 | 9:06 am

Panasonic to build $4bn battery plant in US to supply Tesla

Facility is expected to supply Tesla with new high-capacity batteries, boosting Panasonic’s production capacity 150-200 GWh per year by 2028.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2022 | 9:01 am

Net zero climate target could fail without more copper supply – report

The world's appetite for the red metal will reach 53 million tonnes annually by mid-century – more than double current levels – but falls short of supply by 2.7 million tonnes without more recycling and mining.

Reuters | July 14, 2022 | 7:30 am

Ex-Anglo CEO talks to private equity on where to next pump money

Mark Cutifani is talking to private equity firms about new ways to invest in the mining sector as the energy transition gathers pace.

Bloomberg News | July 14, 2022 | 6:27 am

Barrick sees lower prices for copper in Q2

Barrick said average market price for copper in the quarter ended June 30 was $4.32 per pound, lower than $4.53 in the first quarter.

Reuters | July 14, 2022 | 6:06 am

Longer-lasting sodium-ion batteries closer to becoming a reality

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a sodium-ion battery with greatly extended longevity in laboratory tests.

Staff Writer | July 14, 2022 | 5:15 am

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