Base Metals Top Stories

Chile’s Codelco terminates contract with Canada’s SNC-Lavalin at Chuquicamata mine

The Chilean state miner has terminated its contract with SNC-Lavalin at its Chuquicamata mine, accusing the engineering firm of failing to comply with work commitments.

Reuters | March 25, 2019 | 11:51 am

Lonmin warns on cash woes, urges shareholders to back Sibanye takeover

Lonmin Plc has been cutting spending to conserve cash and…

Reuters | March 25, 2019 | 9:27 am

Australian miners see some impact from two cyclones, clean up begins

Businesses affected included those in the iron ore export hubs…

Reuters | March 25, 2019 | 9:20 am

CanAlaska Uranium to buy past-producing nickel mine in Manitoba

The Manibridge nickel deposit was first discovered in 1963 and…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 25, 2019 | 6:58 am

Buyer of Newmont Lake property must have funds to support exploration program: Romios

Crystal Lake Mining is supposedly undertaking a private placement financing…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 25, 2019 | 6:52 am

BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile now fully autonomous

Spence copper mine in Chile has celebrated three months of being BHP’s first fully autonomous operation, with zero incidents.

Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 5:19 am

Peru 2024 GDP growth should surpass 3.1%, president says

The Tia Maria mine should bring Arequipa some 400 million soles ($108 million) a year, Dina Boluarte said.

Reuters | July 28, 2024 | 12:28 pm

Building the market for sustainable metals

The first generation of metals produced with little or no carbon emissions is headed to market.

By Mattias C. Karlsson and Erik Pedersen - Bain & Company | July 28, 2024 | 8:09 am

Teck draws M&A attention from big miners in rush for copper

Teck is seen as a logical merger partner, in particular for Anglo American or Vale SA’s base-metals business.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2024 | 11:17 am

Indonesia launches new phase of industrial park in bid to lure investors away from China

Batang industrial park already hosts nearly 20 companies in 10% of its total area of 4,300 hectares.

Reuters | July 26, 2024 | 8:40 am

Codelco says output falls 8% in first half of 2024

Coldelco has said this year's output should top the 1.325 million tons produced last year.

Reuters | July 26, 2024 | 8:20 am

New Caledonia nickel firm KNS starts layoff procedure

KNS stopped its operations in March after Glencore decided to sell its interest following years of losses at the operation.

Reuters | July 26, 2024 | 7:57 am

Indonesia trying to cut China stakes in new nickel projects

The strategy could help the industry qualify for US government subsidies.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2024 | 7:18 am

Metals One to begin drilling at Råna Ni-Cu-Co project in Norway

Drilling is focused on two targets comprising shallow, highly conductive electromagnetic anomalies.

Staff Writer | July 25, 2024 | 4:39 pm

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