June 29, 2018 Chile injects $1bn into state-owned copper giant Codelco The figure, though significant, is minor when taken in the context of Codelco’s $18 billion investment plan aimed at upgrading its aging mines and dealing with dwindling ore grades.
June 29, 2018 China’s No.1 maker of battery cells for EVs to build plant in Germany A German battery plant could help ease an expected negative impact in the workforce employed by the local automotive industry.
June 28, 2018 The Big Bonanza: The richest mineral discovery in American history Excerpt from THE BONANZA KING: John Mackay and the Battle Over the Greatest Riches in the American West by Gregory Crouch.
June 28, 2018 Lumina Gold soars on positive economic assessment for Ecuador project Results of the Preliminary Economic Assessment show Cangrejos is one of the world's top 15 undeveloped gold projects based on its average annual production potential.
June 27, 2018 Philippine miners call for end of ban on big new projects Miners are urging the government to lift a six-year ban on large-scale projects in the Philippines after the state removed restrictions on smaller ventures.
June 26, 2018 Yamana kicks off production at Argentina’s gold-silver mine The miner, which has set an exploration objective of adding one million gold equivalent ounces to Cerro Moro's mineral inventory, has hiked its exploration budget for 2018 to $11.2 million…
June 25, 2018 Lithium demand from battery makers to almost double by 2027 Strong demand growth will be largely focused on high-grade lithium, according to research firm Roskill.
June 25, 2018 Galantas Gold jumps after hitting main vein at Irish mine expansion It means the company can now begin limited production, with increased feed to the mill expected in a couple of months.
June 22, 2018 Polish copper producer KGHM appoints new CEO KGHM has not had a CEO since Radoslaw Domagalski-Labedzki was fired on March 10.
June 22, 2018 Silver Bear pours first silver from Russian project “The plant has demonstrated that it can operate at planned hourly production throughput capacity."
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
