Base Metals Top Stories

Freeport axes oil and gas workforce as it posts sixth straight loss

The company, which is the US biggest miner by market value, is cutting 25% of its workforce to reduce debt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 8:00 am

Teck Resources posts better-than-expected profit as costs drop

Canada’s largest diversified miner logged a 38% increased in overall…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 6:38 am

Barrick Gold swings to quarterly loss, but trims debt further

The world's largest gold producer, reported a quarterly loss, compared…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 4:40 am

Eldorado Gold to sell Chinese mine for $300 million

Jinfeng produced 149,655 ounces of gold in 2015 and is…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 2:42 am

Reservoir Minerals acquired by Nevsun Resources

100% ownership in the upper zone of the Timok project…

Emma Crawford Hampel - Business in Vancouver | April 25, 2016 | 4:04 pm

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

Teck piloting all-electric haul truck

Company to trial all-electric haul truck between Highland Valley copper mine, Ashcroft.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | February 16, 2022 | 6:55 am

‘Endangered metals’ no longer needed to produce hydrogen from water

Japanese scientists found a way to use cobalt and manganese to produce hydrogen for fuel cells and agricultural fertilizers.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 16, 2022 | 5:05 am

Chile starts debate of new Constitution amid jitters over mining, Congress plans

Embryonic plans to nationalize mining, the creation of a one-chamber Congress, water rights, and protections for indigenous territories are some of the more edgy motions the assembly will discuss.

Reuters | February 15, 2022 | 11:48 am

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