Base Metals - Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/sector/commodity/base-metals/ Mining news and in-depth feature articles on the latest mining company deals and projects covering trends in mineral exploration with up to date data on the most mined metal and mineral commodities Wed, 03 May 2023 16:51:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 https://www.mining-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2022/01/cropped-Mining-Technology-Favicon-1-32x32.png Base Metals - Mining Technology https://www.mining-technology.com/sector/commodity/base-metals/ 32 32 Freeport Indonesia must sell 10% stake to government https://www.mining-technology.com/news/freeport-indonesia-must-sell-stake-to-government/ Wed, 03 May 2023 16:51:38 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/freeport-indonesia-must-sell-stake-to-government/ The government will seek the cheapest prices possible to increase its stake in Freeport’s Indonesian unit from 51% to 61%.

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Hindustan Zinc’s plan to acquire Vedanta’s assets falls through https://www.mining-technology.com/news/hindustan-zincs-acquire-vedantas-falls/ Wed, 03 May 2023 13:15:49 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/hindustan-zincs-plan-acquire-vedantas-falls/ Earlier this year, Hindustan Zinc had offered $2.98bn in cash to acquire THL Zinc Ltd, Mauritius.

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Improved Redesigned Track Adjuster Cannons to Suit D10 & D11 CAT Dozers https://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/steel/kam/pressreleases/improved-redesigned-track-adjuster-cannons/ Tue, 02 May 2023 21:48:48 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/?post_type=pressreleases&p=638365 The post Improved Redesigned Track Adjuster Cannons to Suit D10 & D11 CAT Dozers appeared first on Mining Technology.

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Contact Harald – Ask Harry at Austmine 2023 https://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/roofing/contact-harald-ask-harry/pressreleases/contact-harald-austmine-2023/ Tue, 02 May 2023 15:09:20 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/?post_type=pressreleases&p=638302 The post Contact Harald – Ask Harry at Austmine 2023 appeared first on Mining Technology.

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Resolute publishes 2022 sustainability report amid expansion push https://www.mining-technology.com/news/resolute-publishes-2022-sustainability-report-amid-expansion-push/ Tue, 02 May 2023 10:54:16 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/uncategorized/resolute-publishes-2022-sustainability-report-amid-expansion-push/ Resolute has published its latest sustainability report, aiming to highlight its sustainable compliance.

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BHP closes $6.4bn buyout of OZ Minerals https://www.mining-technology.com/news/bhp-closes-buyout-oz-minerals/ Tue, 02 May 2023 10:40:00 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/bhp-closes-buyout-oz-minerals/ The acquisition is in line with BHP’s strategy to meet the increasing demand for copper and nickel from renewables.

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Grota do Cirilo Lithium Project, Brazil https://www.mining-technology.com/projects/xuxa-lithium-project-minas-gerais/ Mon, 01 May 2023 23:00:34 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/?post_type=projects&p=89638 The post Grota do Cirilo Lithium Project, Brazil appeared first on Mining Technology.

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Alicanto closes purchase of Sweden’s Falun mine from Explora https://www.mining-technology.com/news/alicanto-purchase-falun-mine/ Mon, 01 May 2023 12:49:42 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/alicanto-purchase-falun-mine/ This deal offers Alicanto control of more than 60km of target limestone horizon located within 312km² of landholding.

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Intrepid Metals to acquire additional mining claims in Arizona, US https://www.mining-technology.com/news/intrepid-additional-mining-arizona/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:51:10 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/intrepid-additional-mining-arizona/ The acquisition will expand Intrepid Metals’ total land package at the project to 8,972 acres.

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Should Europe mine more to secure its clean energy future? https://www.mining-technology.com/interviews/europe-critical-raw-materials-rio-tinto-interview/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:31:20 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/uncategorized/europe-critical-raw-materials-rio-tinto-interview/ Colin Mackey, head of European operations at Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto, tells Energy Monitor the EU needs to be looking at all solutions to increase the reliable sourcing of materials necessary for electric vehicles, including imports, recycling and more domestic mining.

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Glencore to purchase stakes in Norsk Hydro’s Brazilian assets https://www.mining-technology.com/news/glencore-stakes-norsk-hydro/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:13:23 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/glencore-stakes-norsk-hydro/ The Swiss commodities giant will also acquire a further 40% stake in MRN, which is currently owned by Vale.

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KAM Mining Products – Proudly 100% Australian made https://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/steel/kam/pressreleases/kam-proudly-australian-made/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:47:58 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/?post_type=pressreleases&p=638140 The post KAM Mining Products – Proudly 100% Australian made appeared first on Mining Technology.

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Moving earth: the new issue of MINE is out now https://www.mining-technology.com/features/moving-earth-the-new-issue-of-mine-is-out-now/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:27:27 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/uncategorized/moving-earth-the-new-issue-of-mine-is-out-now/ In this issue: new blasting technology, the UK's role in rare earths and the prospect of green steel.

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Bolt Metals to divest Cyclops project in Indonesia to Nickel Industries https://www.mining-technology.com/news/bolt-metals-cyclops-nickel/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:12:08 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/bolt-metals-cyclops-nickel/ The 5,000-hectare Cyclops project is estimated to contain significant near-surface nickel and cobalt mineralisation.

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Montem abandons coal mine development plan in Alberta, Canada https://www.mining-technology.com/news/montem-mine-plan-alberta/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:04:52 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/montem-mine-plan-alberta/ The company is now planning to build a renewable energy facility at the Tent Mountain site.

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Teck cancels separation plan ahead of shareholder meeting https://www.mining-technology.com/news/teck-cancels-separation-plan/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:20:45 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/teck-cancels-separation-plan/ Teck said that it is now pursuing a restructure that is simpler and more direct.

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Century Aluminum acquires majority stake in Jamalco JV https://www.mining-technology.com/news/century-aluminum-jamalco-jv/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:56:09 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/century-aluminum-jamalco-jv/ Jamalco has an annual alumina production capacity of approximately 1.4 million tonnes.

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Hispania acquires Lumbrales Permit from Spain’s Siemcalsa https://www.mining-technology.com/news/hispania-lumbrales-spains-siemcalsa/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:44:25 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/news/hispania-lumbrales-spains-siemcalsa/ The Lumbrales Permit comprises the formerly producing Mari Tere mine and two other artisanal tin prospects.

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Maricunga Lithium Project, Chile https://www.mining-technology.com/projects/maricunga-lithium-project-chile/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:11:02 +0000 https://www.mining-technology.com/?post_type=projects&p=637922 The post Maricunga Lithium Project, Chile appeared first on Mining Technology.

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