Base Metals Top Stories

How countries are getting tougher with mining companies

A mix of political populism, higher commodity prices and the expectation electrification will spur demand for raw materials has led governments to change the rules for miners operating in their countries.

Reuters | April 4, 2019 | 9:28 am

Newcrest to fund broad gold exploration in Western Australia

Australia’s largest gold producer has been searching for juniors with…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2019 | 7:37 am

Plans for logging, mining near British Columbia parks spark concern

Cross-border concerns about mineral exploration and logging in British Columbia's…

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | April 3, 2019 | 1:13 pm

MMG joins Glencore, ERG reviewing Congo plans after tax hike

Congo collected $1.57 billion of revenue from mining companies last…

Bloomberg News | April 3, 2019 | 9:46 am

Uganda seeks again to redevelop defunct Kilembe copper mine

The Ugandan government is making another attempt to reopen a…

Reuters | April 2, 2019 | 10:55 am

Latest Stories

Lower iron, nickel and copper prices weigh on Vale’s quarterly earnings

One of the largest iron ore producers in the world, posted a $1.7 billion net profit for the quarter ended in March, while analysts polled by LSEG were expecting a $1.9 billion profit.

Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 4:45 pm

Generation drilling finds more copper potential at stalled Marathon project

The company is pursuing a multiphase program at the 260-sq.-km Marathon property in Ontario.

Henry Lazenby | April 24, 2024 | 4:45 pm

Anglo American confirms non-binding offer from BHP

The proposal comprises an all-share offer for Anglo American by BHP.

Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 4:26 pm

BHP targets Anglo American in bid valued at $39 billion

Takeover would represent the first mega deal among the world’s biggest diversified miners in over a decade.

Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 3:39 pm

Power Nickel earns 80% of Nisk project in Quebec, adds polymetallic zone

The filing of a resource estimate in November qualified Power Nickel for 30% more in the project to conclude the earn-in agreement.

Staff Writer | April 24, 2024 | 11:32 am

Eurasian Resources denies circumventing Congo subcontracting laws

Congo's government last week accused ERG of passing off subcontracting companies as majority partners.

Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 10:56 am

Battery recycling shatters the myth of electric-vehicle waste

Though still in its infancy, EV recycling is already profitable and capable of recovering more than 95% of the key minerals.

Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 8:34 am

Guinea’s bauxite production increases for third consecutive year

The West African nation's bauxite production rose over 19% year-on-year in 2023 to about 123 million metric tons.

Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 7:29 am

First Quantum could remove copper from Panama mine after election, CEO says

Panama goes to polls in May this year.

Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 7:01 am

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