Zinc supply has been falling over the last few years as major mines reached the end of their lives and Glencore cut its own output.
Zinc Mining News
Vedanta considers building zinc smelter in South Africa
Company is accelerating expansion of its African zinc operations to take advantage of a surge in zinc prices.
China's metals trade is facing a year of upheaval: Andy Home
China's trade in industrial metals looks set for significant upheaval this year as the country adapts to fast-evolving supply chains.
Canadian miner halts operations in Peru due to community protests
Pan American Silver management has engaged with the protesters in a mediation process.
Spanish activists reject reopening of Los Frailes mine
On the 20th anniversary of the breach of the tailings pond at the Los Frailes mine in Spain, environmental organizations held a press conference to alert the public about the possibility of a similar accident taking place.
Canada's Teck Resources profit rises on higher sales volumes
Teck, which also mines copper, zinc and gold, said adjusted profit attributable to shareholders rose to C$753 million.
Australia's New Century to supply zinc concentrate to Concord
In the miner's fifth supply deal, Concord will take approximately 5 percent of production when it begins in the third quarter at the Century Zinc Mine.
Mining firms from China to Canada watch as Greenland holds election
China already actively seeking opportunities.
Billionaire Agarwal hires AngloGold's CEO to run Vedanta
Agarwal, who has been hunting for a new Vedanta CEO for more than a year, has consistently sought talent from the world’s biggest miners.
Last hurrah for the zinc price
The price of zinc fell to a four month low on Thursday – there's much more pain to come says new report.
Glencore is losing billionaire allies to Trump's sanctions
In just four months, Glencore Plc chief Ivan Glasenberg has lost two of his closest business allies, billionaires Oleg Deripaska and Dan Gertler.
Vedanta Resources expects supply constraints to sustain zinc prices
Vedanta could accelerate expansion of its African zinc operations to take advantage of strong prices.
Canada’s new player in Brazil gets to work
A diamond drilling campaign is about to start at the Salobro Zinc Project.
Private capital flowing into mining on track for record year
The second largest ever private equity fund focused on mining closed in the first quarter – 13 funds aim to raise a further $4.9 billion in 2018.
Teck ups stake in Chile Quebrada Blanca copper mine in $162.5m deal
Company now owns 90% of Compañía Minera Teck Quebrada Blanca, which main asset is the namesake copper project in Northern Chile.
Eldorado scores key win in row with Greece over projects
Ruling rejects the Greek State's motion that Eldorado's technical study for a metallurgy plant in the country’s Stratoni Valley, was in breach of any agreements between the parts.
CHARTS: Mining rally running out of steam as copper price weighs
Cobalt, nickel still on the boil, but gloomier outlook reflected in copper price and fall in market value of top mining companies during first quarter.
Inomin acquires multi-mineral property in British Columbia
The 420-hectare property is located in the New Westminster Mining Division of southwestern British Columbia.
Zinc output climbs, but uncertainty disrupts processing talks
No deal has been achieved yet over benchmark processing terms after two sets of negotiations, in February and this month.
Mexican environment officials visit mine following cyanide spill
Some 200 litres of cyanide solution were released into the environment.
Congo set to overtake US as world no 4 copper producer
DRC's resolve to overhaul mining code shouldn't have surprised the industry – Kinshasa's become too important to global supply for companies to pull sticks.
EPA not happy with Canadian miner’s zinc-gold project in Michigan
The project is being proposed by Toronto-based Aquila Resources.
Canadian miner could reopen centenary Idaho mine
Toronto-based Bunker Hill Mining Co. would consider reopening its namesake mine on a limited basis by the end of the year.
Workers at Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru end strike
Workers had downed tools on Monday to demand higher wages and better benefits, according to a union leader.
Teck restarts Elkview dryer, to lose 200,000 tonnes of coal production
Company expects to lose about 200,000 tonnes in steelmaking coal output.
