May 15, 2023 LME base metals index tumbles more than 30% since 2022 peak The LMEX recently collapsed below its 200-day moving average.
May 15, 2023 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.
May 15, 2023 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.
May 15, 2023 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.
May 15, 2023 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.
May 15, 2023 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.
May 15, 2023 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.
May 14, 2023 Newcrest Mining accepts $19.2 billion Newmont takeover deal A deal would likely mark the apogee of a furious five-year consolidation among the world’s largest gold miners.
May 12, 2023 Copper price rises despite fears of slowing demand and rising inventories "The market is on pause, but the bears are still in control," said Al Munro, base metals strategist at Marex.
May 12, 2023 Teck secures regulatory approval for Zafranal copper project The project in Peru is expected to produce an average of 133,000 tonnes of copper during its first 5 years of production.
Disruption and dislocation: LME metals’ year in seven charts Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year. December 23, 2025 | 07:58 am