Base Metals Top Stories

Evolution Mining acquires copper-gold project from Newcrest

Small but growing Australian gold producer Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) has taken a bite out of its much larger, dual-listed rival, Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM, TSX:NM)

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

Botswana pulls out of $279 million Norilsk nickel-mine deal

Botswana withdrew its decision to buy a 50 percent stake…

Bloomberg News | October 16, 2016 | 4:42 pm

Konkola Copper Mines shuts smelter

Senior management is allegedly not happy about recently announced expenses.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 14, 2016 | 10:40 am

Philippines to extend ban on new mines, review current permits

The move is part of the government's increasing efforts to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 14, 2016 | 5:58 am

Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine faces potential $24 million fine, closure

Chile's environmental regulator has drawn up nine charges against the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 14, 2016 | 4:00 am

Denarii silver content reveals new facts about Roman financial crisis

The silver content of Roman denarii has shed new light on the financial crisis mentioned by Cicero De Officiis.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 17, 2022 | 7:54 am

Peruvian government to negotiate with communities opposing Glencore’s copper project

Eleven farming communities want to be included among those directly affected by the Coroccohuayco copper-gold project.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2022 | 6:59 pm

Market volatility to hit Q1 earnings for base metals miners

“The war will likely dampen consumption of many base metals as supply chains are interrupted. Russia is a big player and it‘s not like others can quickly fill the gap,” CIBC mining analyst.

Daniel Sekulich | April 15, 2022 | 11:04 am

CATL joins $6 billion mining-to-batteries complex venture in Indonesia

China’s top battery producer plans to boost its presence in the aspiring electric-vehicle hub.

Bloomberg News | April 15, 2022 | 8:46 am

Battery Metals Snapshot: Eight companies developing minerals critical for a low-carbon future

As the world transitions away from fossil fuels to electrified transportation systems and energy networks, new deposits of the minerals required for a low-carbon future will need to be discovered and developed.

Carl A. Williams | April 15, 2022 | 6:00 am

Cochilco raises 2022 copper price forecast to $4.40/lb

For 2023, Cochilco projected a price of $3.95 per pound, up from $3.80 in January.

Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 10:28 am

Opinion: China’s March commodity imports were subdued, more softness ahead

t's likely that the determination of the authorities to stamp out covid-19 will lead to ongoing lockdowns and economic disruption in coming weeks, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 8:26 am