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Base metal mining covers the essential non-precious metals that power modern infrastructure, clean energy, and global industry. From copper and zinc to nickel and lead, these metals are critical to the supply chains of construction, manufacturing, and electric vehicles. This category offers breaking news, market analysis, production updates, and geopolitical insights tied to the base metals sector.
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In a landmark initiative toward aluminium decarbonization, Hydro and Rio Tinto have announced a strategic partnership to explore and develop carbon capture technologies for aluminium smelters.
Copper Faces Tariff Threat Amid Rising U.S.-LME Premium The global copper market is bracing for significant disruptions as trade shifts reshape transatlantic pricing trends. The widening…
The U.S. aluminum industry is at a turning point. Once a global leader, the nation has seen its domestic production decline sharply, making it increasingly dependent…
ukon Metals Corp. [CSE: YMC, FSE: E770, OTCQB: YMMCF] has announced an ambitious 2025 exploration program for its AZ Project, a vast 11,755-hectare property located 36…
Anglo American plc has reached an agreement to sell its nickel business to MMG Singapore Resources Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of MMG Limited, for a total…
In a major shift in trade policy, President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States.
Company Shifts Strategy Away From Stake Sale Amid Zambia Expansion Plans Vedanta Resources is actively seeking $1 billion in debt financing to accelerate the development of…
The company announced that it has now secured all necessary permits and regulatory approvals, paving the way for its maiden drilling program at the Rae Copper…
China copper demand is playing a crucial role in stabilizing global copper markets, even as economic slowdowns and geopolitical tensions impact demand in other regions.
Metso has signed an agreement with Mazoon Mining, a wholly owned subsidiary of Minerals Development Oman (MDO), to supply advanced process equipment for their copper concentrator…
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