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

Zinc price to remain high in the near term on Russia-Ukraine conflict – report

Fitch Solutions revises 2022 zinc price to $3,500/t from $2,900/t expected previously.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 11:11 am

Nickel price climbs in thin trading as investors weigh supply risks

Prices rose as much as 4.2% on the London Metal Exchange, with about 200 lots changing hands in the first hour of trading.

Bloomberg News | March 30, 2022 | 10:35 am

Biden poised to use Cold War powers to boost battery metals

The White House is set to add battery materials to the list of items covered by the 1950 Defense Production Act.

Bloomberg News | March 30, 2022 | 10:28 am

Skeena inks deals to acquire BC-based QuestEx and sell selected properties to Newmont

The transaction will add over 740 sqkm of land to Skeena’s holding, for a sevenfold increase.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 10:03 am

Excelsior releases updated PFS on Gunnison, PEA on Johnson Camp

The Gunnison project is permitted to produce 125 million lb. of copper cathode a year.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 8:37 am

Antofagasta expects high copper prices for next 12 months, CEO says

Arriagada also said the company is still looking to develop its Twin Metals project despite the Biden administration's refusal to renew its licenses.

Reuters | March 30, 2022 | 8:21 am

Glencore to honour pre-existing Russia contracts, no new deals

Glencore holds a 10.5% stake in aluminum and hydropower company En+ that in turn is the majority owner of Rusal.

Reuters | March 30, 2022 | 7:52 am

FPX Nickel creates new subsidiary focused on carbon capture and storage

CO2 Lock is expected to operate as a standalone entity from FPX, and will establish ownership interests in prospective mineral tenures.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 7:50 am

Ivanhoe Mines’ Friedland sees logistics cost squeeze easing

High shipping costs have posed a "challenge" for Democratic Republic of Congo-focused copper producer.

Reuters | March 30, 2022 | 7:48 am

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