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The miner could grow its cobalt production and sell it as cobalt sulphate, an essential component in lithium-ion batteries used to power electric cars.
The company’s AU$240-million IPO is the biggest in the resource space since BHP Billiton spin off South32 listed in 2015.
Here’s an overview of the main factors that impacted the copper market in Q1 2018, and what’s ahead for the rest of the year.
By Amanda Kay
Different types of copper deposits can be found throughout the world, and being aware of their characteristics can be beneficial for investors.
Australia is the world’s third-largest producer of uranium and also hosts the largest endowment of uranium resources in the world.
By Amanda Kay
Indonesia, the Philippines, and Canada were the top countries for nickel production in 2017. Find out which other nations made the list.
What happened to silver in Q1 2018? Our silver price update outlines key market developments and explores what could happen moving forward.
According to BHP Billiton’s Andrew Mackenzie, a rise in clean energy won’t mean a fall in commodities demand — in fact, he sees a future of prosperity.
NorthIsle Copper and Gold CEO Jack McClintock highlights the value of the company’s joint venture opportunity with Freeport-McMoRan.
Fulp, who’s interested in gold and copper right now, says he believes we’re at the bottom of the second in a nine-inning baseball game.
Nunavut is Canada’s last frontier for mineral exploration. It rivals the size of Western Europe and hosts some of the largest undeveloped gold resources.
Mining is one of Chile’s largest industries, with copper exploration and production at the forefront of Chile’s mining industry.
Peru’s zinc resources and favorable mining policies have attracted both major and junior resource companies to the country.
Asian investors understand that today’s BC-based copper exploration projects have the potential to become tomorrow’s mines.
The world’s largest miner thinks copper — not lithium or cobalt — is the best way to benefit from increased electric vehicle demand.
By Amanda Kay
The most recent estimates from the US Geological Survey show that Mexico took the top spot for silver production in 2017.
By Amanda Kay
Here’s a look at top copper production by country in 2017, as reported by the US Geological Survey. Chile took the top spot again by a long shot.
By Amanda Kay
You might know which country produces the most silver, but do you know where the largest silver reserves by country are found?
Copper’s critical uses make it the most precious of the base metals. Its important role in technological advancements will fuel strong demand.
Major diversified miner BHP Billion reported a 3-percent increase in iron ore production in the quarter ended December 31, 2017.
