Base Metals Top Stories

Brexit: Gold, metals, markets react as Britain chooses to leave the EU

Gold climbs the most in eight years, while copper and oil fall.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2016 | 3:30 am

Molybdenum price is on a tear

Up 43% this year as Chinese imports double.

Frik Els | June 23, 2016 | 4:16 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: The evolution of battery technology

Battery technology already makes electric cars possible, as well as…

Visual Capitalist | June 22, 2016 | 11:50 am

South African gold miners to appeal ruling in silicosis case

If the class action goes ahead, it will affect almost…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2016 | 3:57 am

The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies

Combined these mining and metal giants are worth $700 billion…

Frik Els | June 21, 2016 | 3:55 pm

Turkey lifts ban on importing scrap metal from Lebanon

The Turkish decision will secure $100 million of "fresh dollars" annually for Lebanon.

Reuters | February 6, 2022 | 9:56 am

As Peru’s cabinet deals with new crisis, 10-day blockade against Las Bambas expected to go on

The four communities blocking the main road used by Las Bambas since January 26 have agreed to stay put despite political crisis.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 5, 2022 | 4:59 pm

Peru copper output up almost 7% despite social unrest

Copper production, the country's main export, rose in 2021 partly thanks to the beginning of operations of Marcobre's $1.6 billion Mina Justa mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2022 | 9:01 am

Colombia to open gold, coal assets up for bids

On February 24, the government will pre-launch the gold round to allow interested companies to prepare their proposals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2022 | 3:55 am

Video: Gold Royalty Corp poised to accelerate growth in 2022, says CEO

Two equity research groups flag Gold Royalty Corp as a top pick for 2022.

Henry Lazenby | February 3, 2022 | 3:29 pm

China built Congo a toll road that led straight to the ruling family

The Kabilas’ involvement in the toll road came to light through the biggest leak ever of financial documents from Africa.

Bloomberg News | February 3, 2022 | 10:15 am

Copper price down as dollar firms

European shares and U.S. equity futures declined on Thursday amid the souring mood in the stock market.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 3, 2022 | 9:39 am

Chile committee votes to scrap water rights for mines and farms

The plan would require mines, agribusinesses and utilities to seek temporary permits to use water in a new model that prioritizes human consumption, the sustainability of water reserves and indigenous rights.

Bloomberg News | February 3, 2022 | 9:32 am

China’s metals imports boomed in 2021, so did its exports

Such divergence is highly unusual but reflects the equally unusual combination of pandemic recovery and supply-side constraints, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | February 3, 2022 | 8:24 am

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