Base Metals • Sep 18, 2024
Ma’aden pursues merger of aluminium operations
Saudi Arabian state-owned mining giant Ma’aden is weighing a major shake-up of the global aluminium market.
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Base Metals • Aug 29, 2024
Copper Gains on Hopes of U.S. Rate Cut
Copper prices rise amid hopes of a U.S. rate cut in September, signaling renewed investor optimism despite global market challenges. Copper prices edged higher on optimism…
Base Metals • Aug 26, 2024
Copper Production Soars in 2024: Global Market
An analysis of the ICSG's August 2024 bulletin, that paints a picture of recovery and expansion in the global Copper market.
Base Metals • Aug 19, 2024
Pan Asia Metals Executes Option Agreement to
Pan Asia Metals Limited (PAM) is pleased to announce that it has executed a binding Option Agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire 100 % ownership of the Rosario Copper…
Base Metals • Aug 16, 2024
BHP’s Escondida Mine Strike Enters Third Day
The strike at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile has entered its third day, significantly impacting global copper prices.
Base Metals • Aug 8, 2024
Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Goals Threatened by
Zambia's proposed minerals regulation law has drawn significant criticism from the mining sector, with industry stakeholders warning it could severely hamper investment and undermine the country's…
Base Metals • Aug 1, 2024
BHP Leads the Way with Fully Autonomous
BHP's Spence copper mine in Chile has reached a significant milestone by becoming fully autonomous, marking a new era in mining operations.
Base Metals • Jul 24, 2024
Shaun Usmar to Lead Vale’s Base Metals
Mining giant Vale SA has announced the appointment of Mark Cutifani as the new leader of its base metals division. Cutifani brings extensive industry experience to…
Base Metals • Jul 15, 2024
Global Copper Demand Drives BHP’s Potential
BHP Group is exploring the possibility of partnering with Lundin Mining Corp to make a joint bid for Filo Corp, a mining company that specializes in…
Base Metals • Jul 11, 2024
Indonesian Tycoon Anthoni Salim Launches Major
Billionaire Anthoni Salim has made a bold move by launching a $265 million bid to acquire an Australian copper mine.
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