Base Metals Top Stories

Chinese miners eye Glencore’s Kazakh gold operation

Zhongjin Gold Corp., Shandong Gold Mining Co. and Zijin Mining Group Co. said to be among potential bidders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2016 | 6:05 am

Australia recovers lost ground, named world’s top mining investment destination

Canada slipped in the Fraser Institute’s global ranking, while Chile…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2016 | 3:55 am

Study of private investors shows how risky mining can be

For private capital mining and metals is the riskiest natural…

Frik Els | June 8, 2016 | 5:47 pm

China’s copper concentrate imports surge again

Chinese smelters take in 45% more copper concentrate in May…

Frik Els | June 8, 2016 | 12:09 pm

Gold firms gear up for growth as cost of mining the metal falls

Early signs of activity include Kinross Gold's March decision to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2016 | 6:02 am

Copper, aluminum prices up as inflation runs hot

A broad rally in base metals markets is gathering pace, with tight supply, logistical logjams and booming demand creating an inflationary storm.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 10, 2021 | 9:05 am

Lundin Mining CEO to leave the post by year-end

Marie Inkster, one of very few females in top positions in the Canadian mining sector, joined Lundin in 2008 and served as CFO for ten years before being appointed president, CEO and director in 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 10, 2021 | 8:13 am

Zambian president promises to cut deficit, review mining policies

Last November Africa's second-biggest copper producer became the first country on the continent to default on its sovereign debt during the pandemic.

Reuters | September 10, 2021 | 7:48 am

Deep-sea mining exploration firm The Metals Co starts trading

The Metals Co has exploration licenses for parts of the Pacific Ocean seabed, where it hopes to mine for cobalt, nickel, and other battery metals.

Reuters | September 10, 2021 | 7:43 am

Sibanye wants to tap green metals boom as gold deals lack value

Some of the biggest mining companies are expanding into or eying commodities tied to the green revolution.

Bloomberg News | September 9, 2021 | 1:22 pm

Biden administration moves to block Alaska Pebble mine

The Department of Justice asked the court to vacate a 2019 decision by the Trump-era EPA to remove protection of the Bristol Bay watershed.

MINING.com Editor | September 9, 2021 | 1:11 pm

New East zone at Red Chris mine shows promise

Drilling returned 254 metres of 1.1% copper and 1 g/t gold from a depth of 718 metres.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 9, 2021 | 10:51 am

Home: Shanghai squeeze revitalises flagging nickel market

Shanghai's stainless steel contract, closely watched by Chinese nickel players, hit its own life-of-contract high last month.

Reuters | September 9, 2021 | 8:47 am

Chinese smelters raise August copper output month-on-month

China's major copper smelters lifted August refined cathode output by 2.7% from the prior month.

Reuters | September 9, 2021 | 8:15 am

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