Base Metals Top Stories

Copper was key in the emergence of primitive life on Earth

High availability of copper and low availability of oxygen during the Neoproterozoic period gave scientists the first clues.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 17, 2019 | 8:03 am

Newmont’s Tanami gold mine to curb emissions by 20%

Project included the installation of two power stations, a 66…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2019 | 2:05 pm

Turquoise Hill’s 2018 financial results report 250% income jump over 2017

Gold production surged 150% year-on-year to 285,000 ounces, while copper…

Northern Miner Staff | March 15, 2019 | 11:39 am

South African court blocks mine union’s plan for industry-wide strike

AMCU has been on strike at Sibanye-Stillwater's gold operations since…

Reuters | March 15, 2019 | 9:50 am

Anglo American hands land to South Africans amid expropriation push

The world’s top platinum supplier is handing over 270 hectares…

Bloomberg News | March 15, 2019 | 5:00 am

Altona Rare Earths strikes copper deal in Botswana

The Africa-focused explorer and developer can acquire up to 85% of Ignate African Mining's Sesana copper-silver project.

Staff Writer | April 9, 2024 | 5:43 am

Copper price near 15-month high as supply fears spur bullish calls

Citigroup said there’s potential for “explosive price upside” again in the next three years.

Bloomberg News | April 9, 2024 | 4:40 am

Nickel Industries attracts strong interest for its Indonesian supply

More than 25 global auto and battery makers have expressed interest in buying nickel from its new Indonesian plant.

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 4:30 am

Vietnam to invest $7.3bn to boost alumina, aluminum production

The investment will go to two bauxite exploration projects and five refining projects in the Central Highlands province.

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 4:18 am

Taseko makes senior secured notes offering of $500 million

The company has invested in modernization and expansion of Gibraltar, making it the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada.

Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 11:00 am

Copper price hits fresh 14-month high on supply fears, China optimism

The red metal has rallied about 15% in the last two months.

Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 9:55 am

AI could add 1 million tonnes to copper demand by 2030, Trafigura chief economist says

The surge in demand, driven by AI boom, could exacerbate the copper supply-demand imbalance, according to Trafigura's chief economist.

Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 9:18 am

Vale walks away from exploration JV with Serabi Gold

Serabi Gold noted it remains optimistic as there already are “a number of other groups keen to partner” with them.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 5:39 am

Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief

Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 3:39 am

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