Base Metals Top Stories

Boom in private debt financing for mining

Australia's Taurus raised $683m to invest in mining company debt last year, while two funds currently in the market are targeting investor capital of $800m.

Frik Els | May 25, 2016 | 4:45 pm

Seabridge Gold’s 2016 drill program targets further Deep Kerr expansion

The program calls for 10,000 meters of core drilling designed…

Globe Newswire | May 25, 2016 | 1:55 pm

How big is big?

In an industry that is renowned for stupendous extremes, what…

Matter Solutions | May 25, 2016 | 10:07 am

Gold price rally boosts Canada’s mining sector growth

Strong performance also came on the back of strategic initiatives,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2016 | 3:27 am

Idaho silver mine shaft sunk to final depth of 9,587 feet

Project to extend life of Hecla Mining's Lucky Friday silver…

Frik Els | May 24, 2016 | 4:37 pm

Chilean court backs Caserones environmental remediation plan

Environmental court has approved a $42 million compliance plan to rectify environmental damage in the country's north.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2021 | 4:28 am

Codelco reaches new agreement with union workers

The miner has reached an early agreement with the five unions representing workers at its key El Teniente mine.

Reuters | August 31, 2021 | 9:21 pm

Value of battery metals in new electric cars already beyond 2020 total

MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index surpasses 2020 full year total in just six months as lithium, cobalt and nickel prices bounce and tonnes deployed globally set records.

MINING.com Editor | August 31, 2021 | 1:51 pm

Chile outlines plans for mining to increase traceability, use less water

It wants mining firms in turn to ensure production from large mines is 100% traceable by 2030, and by 2050 for medium and small mines.

Reuters | August 31, 2021 | 12:22 pm

Copper royalty bill clears another hurdle in Chile

The royalty proposal passed by three votes to two in the committee and will now go to the senate floor for debate.

Bloomberg News | August 31, 2021 | 12:17 pm

Nickel price soars to record in Shanghai on strong demand, low stocks

Three-month nickel on the London Metal Exchange also touched its highest since July 30.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2021 | 10:35 am

LME launches digital sustainability passport, begins with aluminum

The LMEpassport stores electronic Certificates of Analysis, or quality assurance documents based on a metal’s size, shape, purity and other characteristics.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2021 | 9:13 am