July 17, 2018 LME to launch monthly ‘implied pricing’ for base metals Starting on July 30, the LME will start providing a set of synthetic monthly prices for the six main base metals — copper, aluminum, zinc, lead, nickel and tin.
July 17, 2018 Nevsun passes on Lundin’s $1.4 billion fresh takeover bid The base metals producer said that, while it has not yet received a formal offer from Lundin, the bid announced Monday the bid ignores the fundamental value of the company…
July 16, 2018 How mining tycoons are trying to foil a big UK bribery probe The case will undoubtedly frustrate attempts to bring criminal charges against them and drag out proceedings for months, if not years.
July 16, 2018 Four miners killed in Georgia in coal mine accident, officials say The government will close the mine until an investigation is complete and it gets the conclusions of international experts.
July 13, 2018 Germany to host Europe’s first EV battery plant BMW already signed up as the factory's main client.
July 11, 2018 Five top mining execs. convicted over Turkey’s worst mine disaster The sentences range from 15 to 22 years in jail for high-ranked executives.
July 10, 2018 KME buys German copper product producer Mansfelder Kupfer A final deal has been signed for the sale of German copper products company Mansfelder Kupfer und Messing (MKM) for 80 million euros ($94 million).
July 10, 2018 Gabriel Resources President and CEO Jonathan Henry leaves the company Jonathan Henry has resigned from his position as President, CEO and as a Director of Gabriel to pursue other opportunities with immediate effect, the company said.
July 9, 2018 BP is front-runner to buy BHP’s US shale unit The London-based oil major has made the highest offer for the assets, which BHP prefers selling in a single package.
July 9, 2018 Russia hikes duties on U.S. imports, pledges more retaliation The U.S. tariff hike will cost an overall $537.6 million and Russia has the right to impose more compensatory measures in the future.
Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational. January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am
