July 12, 2021

Metal pollution, tourism threaten drinking water around Mount Everest

Wind-transported metal pollution from mining paired with activities linked to the tourism industry are causing concern to those that depend on the Khumbu Glacier melt.

July 9, 2021

Home: Old economy recharges lead market

People are gradually emerging from lockdown and taking to the road again, often only to find they need a replacement lead-acid battery for the car.

July 6, 2021

After months of union talks, San Rafael mine in Mexico to reopen

San Rafael primarily produces silver, zinc and lead in the town of Cosala in Sinaloa state.

July 6, 2021

GRAPHIC: Motorists drive up prices for battery metal lead

A jump in demand for traditional lead-acid car batteries and lingering freight problems have created shortages that have been felt most acutely in the huge US automotive sector.

July 5, 2021

Anglo knew of lead danger at Zambian mine, doctor says

Claim bolsters a lawsuit in locals allege Anglo caused widespread lead poisoning from the Broken Hill mine it had a stake in until 1974

June 15, 2021

Coeur invests $68 million in exploration for 2021

In the first four months of 2021, the company has completed 103,750 metres across the two projects.

June 11, 2021

Researchers, consortium to push for higher uptake of lead batteries

UK-based scientists are developing advanced models that allow for predictions on lead battery behaviour for utility grid storage.

May 26, 2021

Australian police arrest 11 protesting against MMG’s Tasmania waste storage plan

Police last week broke up the protesters' camp 142 days after it was set up in an effort to protect the environment.

May 12, 2021

China April copper, zinc production up m/m; lead output down

China's main copper smelters increased production in April by 0.85% from the previous month.

May 7, 2021

Home: Lead and zinc miss out on the supercycle party

Lead and zinc have been lifted by the broader metallic rally but seem reluctant participants.