Base Metals Top Stories

Major operational overhaul planned for KSM copper, gold mine

Higher upfront costs but better ROI on massive gold-copper mine: Seabridge Gold.

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

Evolution Mining acquires copper-gold project from Newcrest

Small but growing Australian gold producer Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) has…

Andrew Topf | October 16, 2016 | 6:37 pm

London nickel market tightens as China lifts imports

nickel looks set to remain a tight market with the flow of metal into China transferring the tightness from Shanghai to London, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | December 6, 2021 | 6:57 am

Congo replaces head of miner Gecamines for first time in decade

President Felix Tshisekedi named Alphonse Kaputo Kalubi as chairman of Gecamines.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2021 | 1:06 pm

Large commodity customers to lean towards low-carbon emitters – report

A report by SRK Consulting states that following the COP26, consumers and their host countries will be looking to the mining sector for a considerable portion of their carbon savings.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 5, 2021 | 6:06 am

BHP extends Noront bid deadline again amid Wyloo talks

Move buys BHP and Wyloo more time for discussions over the takeover of Noront Resources, owner of the Eagle’s Nest nickel and copper deposit in Ontario.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2021 | 9:35 am