Base Metals Top Stories

World’s top miner BHP Billiton finally sees signs of recovery in mining

BHP is not the first major player to flag green shoots in the mining industry. Caterpillar, the world's largest heavy machinery maker, said the same last month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2016 | 3:47 am

Argentinian province to launch mining referendum

A moratorium in place since 2003 bans open-pit mining and…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 18, 2016 | 1:10 pm

MiningWatch to launch court action for Mount Polley disaster

MiningWatch plans to file a private prosecution against Mount Polley…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 18, 2016 | 11:33 am

Battle against Nevada molybdenum mine goes to appeals court

Activists say the Mount Hope project will have a devastating…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2016 | 9:56 am

Yamana Gold set to spin off Brazilian unit as separate public company

The miner plans using proceeds from the exercise of the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2016 | 6:33 am

Latest Stories

Codelco stops smelter for maintenance after environmental incident

Ventanas smelter and refinery halted to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency in the region earlier in the week.

Reuters | June 8, 2022 | 11:22 am

Seventh missing miner found dead in flooded Burkina Faso mine

The Perkoa mine was flooded after torrential rain fell unexpectedly during the West African country's dry season.

Reuters | June 8, 2022 | 10:47 am

Mongolia urges transparency as Rio Tinto seeks control of Oyu Tolgoi

Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi, the Mongolian state-owned firm, also wants Rio to grant more power to local management.

Reuters | June 8, 2022 | 9:12 am

Column: Funds cut bear bets on copper as China recovery hopes grow

However, there is no evidence that funds are yet prepared actively to buy into the China recovery story, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | June 8, 2022 | 8:17 am

Hudbay Minerals needs $1.9bn for Copper World project in Arizona

The two-phase mine plan contemplates four open pits and includes recently discovered deposits as well as the Rosemont asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2022 | 6:23 am

New Li-ion battery can operate below zero and above 50 degrees Celsius

Chinese researchers came up with a solution to the safety issues that lithium-ion batteries experience below 0℃ or above 50℃.

Staff Writer | June 8, 2022 | 6:06 am

Jane Street follows Elliott in suing LME over nickel trades

Jane Street is seeking around $15 million in damages from the London Metal Exchange.

Bloomberg News | June 7, 2022 | 9:24 am

Electric vehicle outlook is even brighter if the world bikes and takes the bus

EV sales are rising fast enough now to keep combustion vehicles from returning to their previous peak.

Bloomberg News | June 7, 2022 | 9:13 am

Peru calls for new Las Bambas talks as police hint at eviction plan

The government of Peru has repeatedly failed to negotiate an end to the standoff involving six neighboring communities.

Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 8:25 am

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