Base Metals Top Stories

Large lead, zinc deposit found in Xinjiang

A large lead and zinc deposit, allegedly China's largest, has been discovered in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, local authorities announced on Sunday.

Xinhua | September 25, 2016 | 4:48 pm

Poland copper mine cave-in claims two lives

The accident happened at the Polkowice-Sieroszowice mine when part of…

Andrew Topf | September 25, 2016 | 4:33 pm

Caterpillar sees green shoots in mining, but sales far from picking up

The equipment maker is currently spending most of its R&D…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2016 | 5:40 pm

Ivanhoe and Zijin announce more high-grade copper results at the Kakula Discovery

According to Ivanhoe, the latest results reinforce the exceptional grades…

MINING.com Editor | September 24, 2016 | 3:00 am

Mining companies to build LNG plant in western Canada

The idea is to power the Casino copper-gold mine in…

MINING.com Editor | September 23, 2016 | 1:33 pm

Philippines removes last hurdle for stalled Tampakan copper-gold project

A provincial government in southern Philippines has reversed its 12-year-old policy banning open-pit mining.

Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 6:53 am

How the new Latin America left is seeking a greener future

The greener hue of the new leaders contrasts with the old guard "resource nationalists," who have typically sought tight state control of energy and metals.

Reuters | May 16, 2022 | 3:56 am

LandGate working on solution to assess projected performance of large energy, resource asset portfolios

Denver-based LandGate Corp. raised $10 million in Series B funding to enhance its product suite.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2022 | 12:44 pm

Chile copper mines dodge radical changes as Convention vote ends

Major copper producers from BHP to Freeport-McMoRan will likely avoid drastic changes in the way they do business in Chile.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2022 | 11:23 am

Peru economy grows 3.79% in March, weighed down by mining protests

Most sectors of the economy showed improvement, while the key mining industry shrank due to social conflicts.

Reuters | May 15, 2022 | 10:52 am

Indonesia’s Jokowi meets Tesla’s Musk after nickel talks

The meeting between Musk and Widodo came after a round of discussions on a potential investment in Indonesia's nickel industry.

Reuters | May 15, 2022 | 10:28 am

Electric cars to account for over 80% of battery demand over next 20 years despite current challenges – report

At present, electric cars are the largest market among EVs, with sales more than doubling in 2021 to over 6.4 million.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2022 | 7:51 am

Failed eruptions play a role in the creation of porphyry copper deposits

Recent research opens up new avenues for the development of tools to find new copper deposits.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 15, 2022 | 6:22 am

Aluminum inventories hit a record low and bears didn’t blink

The mood in metals markets has shifted dramatically in the past few weeks.

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2022 | 3:41 pm

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