Base Metals Top Stories

Barrick appoints new exec to restart Argentine side of Pascua-Lama

George Bee will assume as vice president of the Argentine side of the project effective Sep. 12.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2016 | 4:45 am

Ownership of Panguna copper-gold mine triggers fresh dispute

Conflict comes as Rio Tinto donated its majority stake in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2016 | 9:54 am

Analysis on copper mining trends in Zambia

Just as government threatened to withdraw the licences of mining…

Alfred Sayila | August 30, 2016 | 12:05 pm

Power affects FQM copper production in Zambia

Dependent upon diesel-driven power plants which supply almost 200MW of…

Alfred Sayila | August 30, 2016 | 10:04 am

Mongolia wants Rio to speed up Oyu Tolgoi expansion

Once the underground expansion is completed Ouy Tolgoi would become…

Frik Els | August 30, 2016 | 9:48 am

LME imposes price limits for the first time after nickel crisis

When trading resumes Wednesday, price moves for nickel will be constrained to 5% above or below the last closing price before the suspension.

Reuters | March 15, 2022 | 1:26 pm

Turquoise Hill shareholders could score big with Rio’s bid

Analysts predict Turquoise Hill investors will seek a higher offer than the current C$34/share bid, perhaps greater than C$50/share.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2022 | 9:45 am

Zambia lead poisoning victims seek court approval for Anglo case

Claim bolsters a lawsuit in locals allege Anglo caused widespread lead poisoning from the Broken Hill mine it had a stake in until 1974.

Bloomberg News | March 15, 2022 | 8:21 am

Aluminum price leads metals lower as China lockdowns threaten economy

The European Union excluded aluminum, copper and nickel from its latest set of trade restrictions on Russia.

Bloomberg News | March 15, 2022 | 8:16 am

VW is already sold out of some electric models for the year

Europe’s biggest automaker is pushing ahead with the industry’s biggest rollout of electric cars to challenge Tesla.

Bloomberg News | March 15, 2022 | 8:09 am

Nornickel not changing long-term view, despite logistical issues

Nornickel's biggest shareholder, Vladimir Potanin, said the company had managed to secure alternative routes for its palladium deliveries.

Reuters | March 15, 2022 | 7:41 am

Rusal diverts ore to Ireland after Ukraine plant shuttered

Nikolaev alumina plant shut because of conflict in Ukraine.

Reuters | March 15, 2022 | 7:36 am

Non-lithium battery chemistries to grow in importance for stationary energy storage sector – report

IDTechEx predicts alternatives to Li-ion are set to play an increasingly important role due to their potential for improving cost and safety, easing material supply burdens, and less demanding requirements on energy density.

Staff Writer | March 15, 2022 | 6:06 am

Canada’s capex raising credentials remain a siren call for mine developers

Canada's capital markets seek to reinvent themselves in support of modern mining finance needs.

Henry Lazenby | March 15, 2022 | 5:03 am

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