October 9, 2018

Freeport CEO open to all options, even sale, after Grasberg

Richard Adkerson says any strategic move is now possible, including acquisitions, partnerships, or even a sale of the entire company.

October 9, 2018

Is the reign of Glencore’s billionaire copper king near its end?

Aristotelis Mistakidis, the man who built Glencore’s reputation in copper, is under intense pressure after a string of investigations, problems and legal headaches.

October 8, 2018

The top ten zinc producing mines in the world

India clinches the title for largest zinc mine with Rampura Agucha.

October 8, 2018

Chile eyes new copper markets to shield economy from trade war

Chile aims to find new copper markets and expand its lithium industry as it seeks to shield its economy from a U.S-.China trade war.

October 8, 2018

Hawkeye stakes new claims in Golden Triangle

HAWKEYE has claimed another 137 hectares at the company’s McBride property in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle.

October 8, 2018

From Blenheim to BlackRock, here’s why everyone’s bullish about copper

This week, it seems everybody has something in common: they’re all copper bulls.

October 7, 2018

Britain’s CNM plans to relaunch Zambia nickel mine next year

The decision to restart output at the mine comes despite plans by the government to hike mining taxes to bring down mounting public debt.

October 7, 2018

Zambia says open to dialogue with miners over tax increases

Africa's second-largest copper producer said late last month that it would introduce new mining duties and increase royalties to help bring down mounting debt.

October 5, 2018

LME launches new contracts with steel, alumina best placed to succeed

The new products range from hot rolled coil (HRC) steel to alumina, the raw material for aluminium, as well as cobalt, which is key for EV batteries.

October 5, 2018

Battle lines drawn for London Metal Exchange

Away from the seminars and cocktail parties, metal producers, traders and users will meet behind closed doors to hammer out details of next year's contracts.