Base Metals Top Stories

Philippines & Indonesia: Mining companies face increased compliance risks, further uncertainty

Both countries have poor records for enforcing environmental regulations, leading to tensions between communities and the mining sector, which the leaders of both countries have pledged to address.

Protection Group International | August 1, 2016 | 9:25 am

Anglo American declines merger offer from Vedanta

Vedanta Resources’ chairman Anil Agarwal allegedly approached Anglo in several…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 29, 2016 | 8:35 am

INFOGRAPHIC: These 3 animated charts capture the rise of Asia

Check out these three GIF charts that show how fast…

Visual Capitalist | July 28, 2016 | 2:12 pm

Teck delivers surprise profit, stock surges

Systematic cost cutting has taken some strain off Teck's balance…

Amelia Martyn-Hemphill | July 28, 2016 | 9:00 am

Anglo American narrows debt despite posting steep first-half loss

The miner said its turnaround plan was “on track” as…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 28, 2016 | 6:45 am

Zambia is reviewing mining tax framework, minister says

The mining industry is key for heavily indebted Zambia, accounting for 10% of the country's GDP.

Reuters | October 6, 2021 | 10:14 am

Group Ten Metals close to initial resource for Stillwater West project in Montana

Group Ten is bringing PGM bulk mining to North America for the first time, CEO says.

Henry Lazenby | October 6, 2021 | 9:59 am

Copper price down amid demand outlook worries

Germany’s factory orders slumped 7.7% in August, in the third-biggest drop in the past 30 years.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2021 | 8:30 am

Gold Resource to buy Aquila in $30 million deal

The new miner will be an intermediate gold producer once Aquila’s Back Forty zinc and copper project in Michigan begins production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2021 | 6:22 am

Technology to transform bauxite red mud into fertile soil nearly a reality

Scientists have partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to develop the solution.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 6, 2021 | 5:30 am

Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for Western Australia mining and FIFO workers

Requirement applies to about 141,000 people, including fly-in, fly-out and other workers in mining, exploration and oil & gas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2021 | 3:57 am

Visualizing copper’s role in a low-carbon economy

The transition to renewable energy and electrification will require tons of metals, and copper is considered the most essential.

Visual Capitalist | October 5, 2021 | 4:25 pm

From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash

The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans.

Bloomberg News | October 5, 2021 | 2:06 pm

Senators blast new US mining royalty plan as anti-green, pro-China

"You can’t make this stuff up. House Democrats are planning to tax dirt,” said one Senator.

MINING.com Editor | October 5, 2021 | 12:34 pm

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