February 3, 2023

Column: China’s zinc and lead exports plug Western supply gaps

China's shift to net exporter of both metals is a rare inversion of historical trade patterns.

January 25, 2023

Discovery Silver expands Cordero project output as costs limit returns 

The project, located in northern Mexico, is forecast to produce 33 million tonnes of silver-equivalent over an 18-year mine life.

January 24, 2023

Vizsla Silver updates Panuco resource by 50%

The indicated mineral resource rose to 7.5 million tonnes grading 243 g/t silver, 2.12 g/t gold, 0.23% lead and 0.71% zinc.

January 24, 2023

Flexible copper sensor can detect heavy metals in sweat

Heavy metals are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of everyday life.

January 20, 2023

Court told Anglo turned blind eye to Zambian lead poisoning

A hearing to determine whether a lawsuit can be classified as a class action for as many as 140,000 people began Friday.

January 15, 2023

Micro EV market expected to reach $180 billion within a decade — report

The market for electric two-, three-wheelers and microcars will reach around $180 billion by 2043, IDTechEx forecasts.

January 13, 2023

Column: Base metals start the new year with depleted inventory

The LME global warehouse network held 654,345 tonnes of metal at the end of December, less than half the tonnage registered at the close of 2021.

January 11, 2023

Gatos Silver surges on record silver production from Mexican mine

For the year, the Mexico-focused silver miner outputted a record 10.3 million oz.

January 10, 2023

Column: New fund friends will find lead in unusually lively mood

Lead has just joined the commodity A-list, bringing a new set of players.

December 28, 2022

Nyrstar’s Port Pirie lead smelter ramps up production

The Port Pirie smelter was shut in October for work to reduce emissions and improve operational performance.