Base Metals Top Stories

Brucejack, Silvertip among British Columbia’s biggest recent successes

No other province or territory has had two new precious metal mines reach commercial production less than 15 months apart.

Northern Miner Staff | February 24, 2019 | 7:00 am

Peru community blocks road for copper transport by Chinese miner MMG

Mediated talks between representatives of the community and the company…

Reuters | February 22, 2019 | 12:36 pm

Copper price surges as stocks hit 12-year lows

Copper up 3% as bulls pile into New York copper…

Frik Els | February 22, 2019 | 10:45 am

Acid truck spill kills 20 near Glencore Congo mine

The accident occurred about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the…

Reuters | February 22, 2019 | 9:39 am

British Columbia’s mining revenue expected to drop by 25% by 2022

Revenue from energy and mining is expected to drop from…

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | February 21, 2019 | 2:27 pm

Uzbek copper producer will spend $15 billion to more than double output

AGMK's plans include boosting both mining and ore processing facilities and the construction of a new smelter.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:57 am

China’s Norinco agrees to buy struggling Congo cobalt miner Chemaf

The deal with Norin Mining will enable Chemaf to settle its debts.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:43 am

London Metal Exchange mulls adding warehouse in Hong Kong

The LME is exploring whether to license a warehouse in Hong Kong as it seeks to strengthen services to clients in China.

Bloomberg News | June 27, 2024 | 7:40 am

Antofagasta lowers copper treatment fees for some Chinese smelters

The miner has agreed a sharp reduction to copper treatment and refining charges to $23.25 a metric ton and $2.325 cents a pound.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:22 am

Vale expects to regain Onca Puma and Sossego copper mine licences

Both licenses are expected to be reinstated within 48 hours.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:17 am

Panama’s short-term economic outlook uncertain after mine closure, IMF says

Key risks to Panama's economy include a potential loss of investment-grade status from credit rating agencies, further social unrest and international arbitration proceedings.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:13 am

Codelco copper output falls behind target in May, document shows

The mining firm, which has yet to publicly release data for May, produced 103,100 metric tons of the red metal in the month.

Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 1:22 pm

Andurand ditches famed oil trades for copper and cocoa

The pivot comes as the firm recovers from a record loss last year, ending a three-year winning streak.

Bloomberg News | June 26, 2024 | 11:56 am

Trafigura clinches share of major zinc deal snubbed by Glencore

Production from Ivanhoe's Kipushi zinc mine in Congo will now be split between several new buyers.

Bloomberg News | June 26, 2024 | 9:59 am

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