Base Metals Top Stories

Antofagasta to stay put on dividend policy but will return cash to shareholders

The company will retain its dividend policy of paying out at least 35% of underlying net earnings, but will pay out excess funds from the proceeds of sales to shareholders,

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 11:01 am

Freeport plans no dividend hikes, M&A for 2 years to focus on Grasberg – CEO

Freeport-McMoRan plans no dividend raises, acquisitions or debt buybacks over…

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 10:54 am

World’s biggest platinum miner braces for tough wage talks

The largest union in the platinum industry wants its members…

Bloomberg News | April 9, 2019 | 10:32 am

Rio Tinto to join World Bank’s green mining program

Rio Tinto plans to offer technical consulting advice, as well…

Reuters | April 9, 2019 | 10:02 am

Indonesian gold miner Amman is said to consider $600m IPO

The company is reportedly working with advisers to list in…

Bloomberg News | April 9, 2019 | 9:37 am

Ivanhoe’s giant Kamoa-Kakula hits stage 3 commercial copper production in Congo

The production milestone further solidifies Kamoa-Kakula’s status.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | August 19, 2024 | 8:40 am

Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine signs new deal, ending risk of strike

Earlier, the union had sent a memo to members warning it might re-start the strike if the company did not "rectify its position" over contract talks.

Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 8:33 am

Metso denies rumours of planned merger with Sandvik

Any potential merger or collaboration would mean a game-changer for the sector.

Staff Writer | August 19, 2024 | 7:37 am

Physical buyers win battle for copper market as funds retreat

Investors fleeing the copper market are likely to be sidelined for many months, leaving the field clear for physical players.

Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 6:45 am

Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine warns it could relaunch strike

The mine's powerful union went on strike on Tuesday over payment disputes.

Reuters | August 18, 2024 | 10:07 am

Diversification from China leaves $85bn gap in copper supply chain, warns WoodMac

China currently controls 97% of global smelting and refining capacity, contributing over 3 million tonnes of production.

Staff Writer | August 18, 2024 | 7:18 am

Miners down tools at two Chilean copper mines, as majors struggle to maintain production levels

The copper market continues to be challenged by supply issues, with two large mines in Chile hit by strikes.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | August 16, 2024 | 3:10 pm

Visualizing the growth of Chinese copper miners

Chinese miners are set to overtake major producers by 2025.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | August 16, 2024 | 7:57 am

Chinalco said to eye stake in biggest Philippine copper mine

Aluminum Corp. of China is considering investing in what is set to be the Philippines’ largest gold and copper mine.

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2024 | 7:18 am

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