Base Metals Top Stories

Canadian miners had a tough 2018, but optimism remains — EY

Ernst & Young’s Canadian Mining Eye index, which tracks the performance of 100 Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange mid-tier and junior miners — dropped 2% in the last quarter of 2018.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2019 | 9:00 am

Suspended cobalt sales, higher costs fuel Katanga’s Q4 loss

The company recorded a $52.8 million fourth quarter loss in…

Northern Miner Staff | February 20, 2019 | 3:51 pm

Annual gold output to double at Lalor mine, says Hudbay

The Lalor mine will then be joining the ranks of…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 20, 2019 | 3:19 pm

Prospects brighten for Alaska’s Pebble project after environmental impact statement released

At market close Wednesday, Northern Dynasty's shares were up over…

Amanda Stutt | February 20, 2019 | 2:52 pm

Mining stocks rally as copper price hits 7-month high

BHP, Anglo American touch one-year highs.

Frik Els | February 20, 2019 | 1:03 pm

Japan finds over 200 million tonnes of battery metals in seabed

The nodules are said to contain 610,000 tonnes of cobalt (75 years of Japan’s consumption) and 740,000 tonnes of nickel (11 years).

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2024 | 4:09 am

Fireweed closes upsized offering for critical metals exploration in northern Canada

The net amounts raised by both types of flow-through shares will be used for exploration expenses in the Yukon Territory.

Staff Writer | June 24, 2024 | 11:35 am

Ex-Trafigura metals boss to run new team of 40 at rival Mercuria

A copper trader who has long been one of the most bullish voices in the market, Kostas Bintas will start next week at Mercuria.

Bloomberg News | June 24, 2024 | 11:11 am

Eramet, BASF cancel plan to invest $2.6 billion in refining complex in Indonesia

Eramet said it will continue to evaluate potential investments in the nickel electric vehicle battery value chain in Indonesia.

Reuters | June 24, 2024 | 10:43 am

Vedanta mulls first dollar bond sale of $500 million

The bond sale could climb to $1 billion depending on the response from investors, Bloomberg sources say.

Bloomberg News | June 24, 2024 | 9:35 am

Adani, Hindalco show interest as Hindustan Copper plans to develop two mines

Both mines with a combined capacity of 3 million metric tons are located in the eastern state of Jharkhand.

Reuters | June 24, 2024 | 7:23 am

Heavy rains in Chile cause mining tailing overflow

A tailings dam belonging to copper miner Las Cenizas in central Chile began overflowing overnight on June 13.

Reuters | June 24, 2024 | 7:05 am

Karelian says independent report confirms nickel and copper in Northern Ireland

Assessment prepared by an independent consultant confirms the potential for nickel, copper and PGMs at the company's licences.

Staff Writer | June 24, 2024 | 5:51 am

Friedland, McEwen back Power Nickel’s “oversubscribed” $15m funding

The exploration junior has amassed $15 million to expand exploration on its 80%-owned NISK project in Quebec.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2024 | 3:39 am

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