Base Metals Top Stories

Bad News Is Good News. For Now.

Since the last issue the “optimistic scenario” has been the clear winner.

Eric Coffin of HRA Advisories | October 29, 2015 | 10:12 pm

Mining industry value drops below one trillion dollars

In 2011, during the peak of the so-called “mining boom”,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2015 | 4:44 am

Marin Katusa: Follow the good guys in mining

Good management can attract the right investors and add value…

The Gold Report | October 29, 2015 | 3:29 am

Callaghan settles with BCSC to not ‘drag it out’

Asked what he will do during his one-year suspension, Callaghan…

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | October 29, 2015 | 1:12 am

Nine rules for exploration success from the world’s best mine finder

"Finding mines is a high-risk business. In addtion to the…

Michael Allan McCrae | October 28, 2015 | 4:02 pm

Copper price scales $9,000 after Goldman calls it the new oil

Goldman Sachs sees prices averaging $11,000 per tonne over the next 12 months.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 14, 2021 | 12:02 pm

Anglo Pacific open to selling thermal coal royalties to boost ESG credentials

The London-listed company aims to decrease its reliance on coal and steel and attract a broader base of investors by adding more battery metals.

Reuters | April 14, 2021 | 9:26 am

Serbia halts Zijin mine over environmental breaches

Government has ordered Zijin Mining Group to halt work at a shaft at the RTB Bor copper mine and to complete a wastewater treatment plant after it failed to comply with environmental standards.

Reuters | April 14, 2021 | 8:41 am

Battery startup plans new US plant to feed EV Boom

Canadian startup Li-Cycle Corp. plans a third battery-recycling facility in North America.

Bloomberg News | April 14, 2021 | 8:33 am

Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability

Lithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices.

Bloomberg News | April 14, 2021 | 8:14 am

Japan’s new battery industry group to seek increased gov’t support

Formed this month, the BASC's 55 members include Nissan Motor, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Asahi Kasei, Panasonic and Toyotsu Lithium Corp.

Reuters | April 14, 2021 | 7:51 am

World’s no. 2 electric carmaker goes nickel, cobalt free

Warren Buffet-backed BYD says it’s opting for safer nickel, cobalt-free LFP batteries across its entire line-up as its “blade” technology overcomes driving range issues.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 13, 2021 | 5:21 pm

Robert Friedland: Copper is a national security issue

Ivanhoe Mines chairman says mining companies will have to be “real heroes” and governments will have to accept the industry if the world is to successfully transition to clean energy.

Bloomberg News | April 13, 2021 | 3:23 pm

Goldman doubles down: Record-high copper price within a year

"Nearly $16 trillion would have to go into green-focused infrastructure to achieve decarbonisation targets, compared to $10 trillion in China during last supercycle.”

Frik Els | April 13, 2021 | 2:16 pm

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