Base Metals Top Stories

The world’s northernmost mines

They are all located in just three countries: Norway, Russia and Canada.

Frik Els | January 11, 2016 | 10:13 am

INFOGRAPHIC: The world’s most valuable substances by weight

The world's most valuable substance? It sells for a cool…

Visual Capitalist | January 11, 2016 | 1:59 am

How does Jayant Bhandari maximize returns and minimize risk?

Bhandari explains why much of the world's populace is already…

The Gold Report | January 11, 2016 | 12:26 am

Morgan, Sachs, Glencore have lawsuit against zinc price conspiracy dismissed

Two of the largest banks in the world and the…

Andrew Topf | January 10, 2016 | 3:08 pm

Worst year for US mining jobs since 1986

12 straight months of losses see 129,000 positions eliminated, the…

Frik Els | January 8, 2016 | 2:21 pm

Group Ten Metals close to initial resource for Stillwater West project in Montana

Group Ten is bringing PGM bulk mining to North America for the first time, CEO says.

Henry Lazenby | October 6, 2021 | 9:59 am

Copper price down amid demand outlook worries

Germany’s factory orders slumped 7.7% in August, in the third-biggest drop in the past 30 years.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2021 | 8:30 am

Gold Resource to buy Aquila in $30 million deal

The new miner will be an intermediate gold producer once Aquila’s Back Forty zinc and copper project in Michigan begins production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2021 | 6:22 am

Technology to transform bauxite red mud into fertile soil nearly a reality

Scientists have partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to develop the solution.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 6, 2021 | 5:30 am

Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for Western Australia mining and FIFO workers

Requirement applies to about 141,000 people, including fly-in, fly-out and other workers in mining, exploration and oil & gas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2021 | 3:57 am

Visualizing copper’s role in a low-carbon economy

The transition to renewable energy and electrification will require tons of metals, and copper is considered the most essential.

Visual Capitalist | October 5, 2021 | 4:25 pm

From minerals to beer, Congo finance minister hunts for cash

The DRC is intent on revisiting mining contracts, rescinding and reselling unused oil permits and boosting taxes on beer to fund its development plans.

Bloomberg News | October 5, 2021 | 2:06 pm

Senators blast new US mining royalty plan as anti-green, pro-China

"You can’t make this stuff up. House Democrats are planning to tax dirt,” said one Senator.

MINING.com Editor | October 5, 2021 | 12:34 pm

Peru strikes deal to avoid road blockade at Las Bambas mine

The country's mining minister said in a tweet that the parties had reached the agreement in crunch talks.

Reuters | October 5, 2021 | 11:04 am

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