EXCLUSIVE: Chile mines minister clarifies controversial new lithium strategy Mining minister Marcela Hernando noted the country's attempt to capitalize on the lithium boom was a strategy, not a policy. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2023 | 3:52 am
LME base metals index tumbles more than 30% since 2022 peak The LMEX recently collapsed below its 200-day moving average. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 15, 2023 | 10:13 am
Column: Zinc price sinks as supply rebound dispels fears of shortfall Zinc's slump is part of a broader price retreat across the base metals complex. Reuters | May 15, 2023 | 9:15 am
Silvercorp diversifies into base metals with acquisition of Australia’s Celsius Resources Celsius' main asset is the high-grade Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog copper-gold project in the Philippines. Staff Writer | May 15, 2023 | 8:57 am
Zijin halts copper production at a Tibet mine after accident Contact with six workers was lost when a lift cage fell during the construction of shafts in the drainage system. Reuters | May 15, 2023 | 7:45 am
Developer of Alaska’s Pebble mine raises ongoing concerns Northern Dynasty would require additional financing in order to progress any material expenditures at the copper and gold project. Reuters | May 15, 2023 | 7:42 am
Ivanhoe Electric sets up JV with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden The 50/50 joint venture will explore for metals considered key for the world’s energy transition in the Middle eastern country. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2023 | 6:13 am
Copper can be the key to making biofuels economically viable New research is shining a light on copper-containing enzymes from fungi that could make biofuels economically viable. Staff Writer | May 15, 2023 | 6:06 am
Pembridge Resources shares collapse on Minto mine halt Stock tanked as Pembridge disclosed it was assessing its ability to stay in business due to the suspension of the copper-gold mine in Canada. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2023 | 3:48 am