Base Metals Top Stories

Congo’s cobalt production set to soar despite claims of child labour

Last year, the country's cobalt production accounted for just over half of the world's output.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 18, 2016 | 4:31 am

Major operational overhaul planned for KSM copper, gold mine

Higher upfront costs but better ROI on massive gold-copper mine:…

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | October 18, 2016 | 3:00 am

Peruvian farmer who died in protest against MMG’s Las Bambas mine was shot to death — Gov’t

He is the first person to die in clashes over…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2016 | 9:00 am

Caterpillar CEO Oberhelman to step down in March

Jim Umpleby, group president for energy and transportation, will succeed…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2016 | 4:50 am

Harmony Gold bullish on cash flows as it reports increased output in Q3

After losing money for three years to 2015, Harmony is…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2016 | 3:40 am

Congo auditor says $400m went missing from state mining company

Gecamines holds minority stakes in several of the world's largest copper and cobalt projects.

Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 8:10 am

Zambia starts search for new investor in Konkola Copper Mines

KCM will appoint an adviser to help it find an equity investor willing to fund the mine's expansion.

Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 7:43 am

Hedge fund run by ex-gold trader soars on Chinese nickel bet

Beijing Hede Fund Management built up a position from nearly zero on Feb. 18 to as much as 40% of overall exposure in about 10 days.

Bloomberg News | June 6, 2022 | 6:45 pm

Traders in China rush to check metal stocks on pledging concerns

Glencore and Trafigura are among traders checking their aluminum inventories after several domestic trading firms claimed last week they were duped into providing loans against artificially inflated stockpiles.

Bloomberg News | June 6, 2022 | 9:58 am

Nexa Resources stock tumbles on news of CFO resignation

Rodrigo Menck led the Latin America-focused zinc producer’s initial public offering and cemented its capital structure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2022 | 9:33 am

‘Fake’ aluminum stocks put perils of China’s commodities funding in spotlight

The opaque world of funding commodities trading in China is again under the spotlight.

Bloomberg News | June 6, 2022 | 8:09 am

Rusal files suit against Rio Tinto over alumina refinery

The lawsuit challenges Australia's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which included wide-ranging sanctions against Russian firms.

Reuters | June 6, 2022 | 7:22 am

Ma’aden to use steam from massive solar facility to produce alumina

The Saudi Arabian Mining Company and GlassPoint joined forces to develop the world’s largest solar process heat plant.

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

Toronto Exchange to launch battery metals index

The S&P/TSX Battery Metals Index will track Canadian-listed companies producing or exploring for copper, nickel, cobalt and lithium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2022 | 4:16 am

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