July 3, 2019

New drill hole confirms depth at Wolfden’s Pickett Mountain

Wolfden notes that the Picket Mountain deposit is one of the highest grade polymetallic projects in North America.

July 1, 2019

Global mined zinc production to ramp up — report

Australia, China, India and Peru are key production drivers.

July 1, 2019

Base metals performance to slow in short term, Moody’s predicts

Over the next year, Moody’s predicts prices will remain below 2018 levels while rising costs will put price margins under pressure.

June 24, 2019

South America snapshot: Eight companies advancing assets

South America has long been a home away from home for North American-listed mineral explorers, developers and miners.

June 18, 2019

LME electronic pricing trial fails to boost volumes – sources

"The LME is saying very publicly that it's getting its house in order, and the electronic close is a part of that."

June 13, 2019

First-Ore to deploy AI at Russia’s most northerly mine

The plan is to use digital technologies that employ AI and predictive analytics at the lead-zinc Pavlovskoe deposit in Russia’s Arctic region.

June 10, 2019

Bonus schemes play a role in tailings dams failures – research

According to a paper in Resources Policy, such compensation packages actively encourage managers to cut costs and increase production regardless of the risks associated with those decisions.

June 7, 2019

Nyrstar suspends Port Pirie lead smelter, declares force majeure

It stopped output at Port Pirie on May 28 due to an unplanned outage at the blast furnace.

June 4, 2019

Canada’s Monarca to acquire San José project in Mexico

Chip sampling on the property produced significant gold, silver, copper, zinc and lead results.

June 3, 2019

Indian commodity exchange approves Steinweg as storage facility

Dutch-based Steinweg is unique in being approved by the London Metal Exchange, the Shanghai Futures Exchange and CME Group, three major exchanges where metal is traded.