Base Metals Top Stories

World’s biggest zinc producer exploring total exit from mining

Nyrstar is also considering to cut global zinc concentrate supply by up to a further 400,000 tonnes if the slump in commodity prices continues.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2015 | 3:09 am

Barrick Gold’s former co-president moves to Arizona Gold

Junior focused on its Hermosa property located in Santa Cruz…

Michael Allan McCrae | November 8, 2015 | 11:02 am

Platinum mines may run short of water in 2016

Consulting engineering company, SRK, raised the risk that South Africa's…

Miningmx: Headline News | November 8, 2015 | 1:45 am

Highland Valley Copper announces layoffs – reports

Thirty percent production cut planned.

Michael Allan McCrae | November 5, 2015 | 8:16 pm

Dismal German factory data drops copper price

Copper price drops 3% to near 2009-levels after manufacturing orders…

Frik Els | November 5, 2015 | 2:42 pm

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

Nornickel fund lists physically-backed copper and nickel ETCs in Germany

Prices of copper and nickel have risen to multi-year highs this year and the world’s transition from fossil fuels is expected to add to demand.

Reuters | August 31, 2021 | 7:49 am

Noront tells Wyloo to make its offer official

The company is reminding shareholders that BHP's C$0.55-per-share friendly bid is the only one that's officially been made.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 31, 2021 | 7:30 am

Congo copper sales increase 10% in H1, cobalt up 15%

Exports and local sales of copper stood at 871,956 tonnes, while sales of cobalt were recorded at 44,654 tonnes.

Reuters | August 31, 2021 | 7:19 am

Strike threat rises at BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine after union vote

BHP recently struck a deal with Chilean workers at its massive Escondida mine.

Reuters | August 30, 2021 | 10:07 am

Emirates Global Aluminium sees profit soar ahead of possible IPO

Aluminum has climbed as major economies recover from the pandemic. Futures in London are up almost 35% in 2021 to $2,650 a tonne, the highest in around a decade.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2021 | 7:40 am