Base Metals Top Stories

Stormy seas hit Chile copper exports, could buoy prices

Choppy seas off the coast of Chile caused widespread delays to copper shipments from the world's top producer in the second half of June, potentially supporting prices in a market grappling with oversupply

Reuters | July 17, 2016 | 2:39 pm

Researchers do hyperspectral surveys to search for copper in Alaska

The U.S. Geological Survey is using a familiar exploration technology…

Andrew Topf | July 15, 2016 | 8:10 pm

South African gold firms file plea to appeal lung disease class action

The class action the firms want to appeal to, paves…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2016 | 6:07 am

Make China drop export duties on copper and other minerals: US to WTO

The Unites States is seeking the support of the World…

Andrew Topf | July 13, 2016 | 9:47 pm

Rare plant species standing in the way of Idaho moly mine

In Idaho, a classic confrontation between a mining company and…

Andrew Topf | July 13, 2016 | 9:04 pm

South32 profit soars on recovery in commodity prices

Underlying earnings for the half-year ended Dec. 31 came in at $1 billion, beating a consensus estimate of $987.5 million.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 3:32 pm

Newcrest first-half profit nearly halves on lower production, covid costs

The gold miner posted an underlying profit of $298 million for the six months ended Dec. 31.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 2:08 pm

RANKED: World’s top 10 copper mining projects – 2022

Copper is a metal vital to the green energy transition.

MINING.com Editor | February 16, 2022 | 11:46 am

Glencore’s zinc mine expansion met by Indigenous backlash

Australian government judged it failed to adequately consult with Aboriginal custodians over the protection of a sacred site.

Bloomberg News | February 16, 2022 | 9:53 am

Ecuador says mining exports nearly doubled in value in 2021 to $2bn

President Guillermo Lasso, a conservative ex-banker, is betting on mining to diversify the country's income streams.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 9:45 am

Aluminum price nears 13-year high on tight supply

The metal rose to near the strongest level since 2008 as traders assessed the possible impact of a potential easing of geopolitical tensions over Ukraine.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 16, 2022 | 8:17 am

Cobalt powerhouse doubles down on nickel

Umicore says the burgeoning electric-vehicle industry is switching to high-nickel batteries far faster than expected.

Bloomberg News | February 16, 2022 | 7:46 am

Aurubis CEO upbeat as metals demand, prices high

Aurubis posted an 85% rise in quarterly profits and reiterated increased 2021/22 earnings estimates.

Reuters | February 16, 2022 | 7:13 am

First Quantum hopes for speedy Cobre Panama contract renewal

The document, which has yet to be approved by Congress, will see First Quantum pay $375 million a year plus a royalty of 12% to 16% of the mine's gross profits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2022 | 7:13 am

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