Base Metals Top Stories

Two injured, two others missing after mudslide at Freeport’s Grasberg mine

Mining operation is running normally despite the incident, says the company.

Reuters | April 4, 2019 | 9:59 am

How countries are getting tougher with mining companies

A mix of political populism, higher commodity prices and the…

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

Lundin hit by worker strike at Caserones copper mine

This year, the Caserones mine is expected to produce 120,000 to 130,000 tonnes of copper and 2,500 to 3,000 tonnes of molybdenum.

Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 2:47 pm

Western Copper pushes back environmental statement submission for Casino project

The company now plans to submit the ESE statement in July 2025 instead of the second half of 2024.

Staff Writer | August 12, 2024 | 10:21 am

Peru copper output slides nearly 12% in June

Over the first six months of 2021, the country produced 1.29 million tonnes, down 2.1% from the same period last year.

Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 9:40 am

Barrick CEO open to being a partner on the Cobre Panama mine

The new government has said the future of the mine will only be decided next year.

Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 9:25 am

Jiangxi Copper’s subsidiary halts production after fatal accident

Three workers were killed and fourteen were injured at the plant in Shandong province.

Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 8:34 am

Surge in M&As compels dealmakers to harness tools for compliance

Concerns around the supply and demand of critical metals and other challenges can make mining M&A deals riskier and harder to complete.

Mark Williams - Datasite | August 12, 2024 | 4:32 am

Zambia closes border with Congo, blocking key copper trade route

The move follows protests in Congo that flared after the government of that country banned certain beverage imports from Zambia.

Bloomberg News | August 11, 2024 | 12:59 pm

Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads

Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance.

Kristie Batten | August 11, 2024 | 7:12 am

Graphic: Investment needed to meet battery demand by 2040

Investment in batteries is expected to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2040.

Elements - Visual Capitalist | August 9, 2024 | 8:12 am

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