Base Metals Top Stories

Copper prices may weigh on Rio Tinto’s looming decision on Oyu Tolgoi expansion

The company said it would announce a final decision on the matter early next year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2015 | 6:35 am

Obama boosts asteroid mining, signs law granting rights to own space riches

While the law lets citizens mine, sell and own riches…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2015 | 2:52 am

Rick Rule: Absolutely manic bull market in gold coming soon

But when will the bear end?

Palisade Radio | November 26, 2015 | 12:05 am

These 6 metals, minerals back to greenfield pricing by 2020

New study says in a post-China boom world geological shortage…

Frik Els | November 25, 2015 | 4:31 pm

Anglo American shares close at lowest in 16 years on HSBC note

HSBC downgraded the company to 'reduce' from 'hold' and highlighted…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2015 | 10:30 am

Lumina Copper reaches deal to end strike at Chile’s Caserones mine

Workers at Caserones went on strike at the start of August after collective wage negotiations and government-led mediation foundered.

Reuters | September 6, 2021 | 8:43 am

Copper price surges on smallest US jobs gain in seven months

US hiring downshifted abruptly in August, complicating a potential decision by the Federal Reserve to begin scaling back monetary support by year-end.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 3, 2021 | 8:47 am

China aluminum cuts exceed 2m tonnes so far, Antaike says

Several Chinese regions have imposed restrictions in recent months because of tight power supplies and pressure to reduce emissions.

Reuters | September 3, 2021 | 7:28 am

US court overturns Trump water rule on environmental grounds

Mining and farming representatives said ruling brings back uncertainty around what is regulated and how regulations will be implemented.

MINING.COM Editor | September 3, 2021 | 3:55 am

Offshore drilling ban and mining curbs edge closer to passage

The bill would slap new fees on oil and mining companies and effectively block the proposed Resolution Copper mine in Arizona.

Bloomberg News | September 2, 2021 | 7:44 pm

Ontario Snapshot: Eight companies to watch

Ontario is a world-class destination for the mining industry.

Marilyn Scales - The Northern Miner | September 2, 2021 | 3:15 pm

Agnico Eagle ups share of Candelaria Mining to 19.6%

Candelaria owns two advanced exploration projects in Mexico.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 2, 2021 | 10:19 am

Labor contract deal ends strike at Chile’s Andina copper mine

Deal with world's top copper producer Codelco ends prolonged strike that began in mid-August.

Reuters | September 2, 2021 | 7:48 am

Namibia top court hands Deep-South small win in battle for copper project

The miner has successfully prevented anyone else from exploring its Haib copper project as battle over refused licence renewal continues.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2021 | 4:03 am

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