October 28, 2024

Korea Zinc attempts to fend off takeover with $1.5 billion share buyback

Korea Zinc announced Monday it has secured a 9.85% stake in the company via a tender offer that expired last week.

October 25, 2024

Sanctions delay to Russian zinc mine causes supply miscalculation

Western sanctions on Russia's zinc miner Ozernoye have left it struggling to replace equipment needed to ramp up output.

October 25, 2024

Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper

As the world races to build more clean energy products, many of the key companies that control vast quantities of critical minerals are family-owned, and the Lundin boys are part…

October 24, 2024

Zinc price surges on LME as Teck smelter setback adds to supply angst

Zinc surged to a 20-month intraday high as Teck lowered output targets following a fire at its Canadian smelter.

October 23, 2024

Zinc market tightens as mine supply disruptions rattle buyers

Cash zinc contracts are trading at a $24.09 premium to three-month futures.

October 22, 2024

Boliden’s Q3 earnings up nearly 60% as production picks up

The company says production during the quarter had been good and metals prices were picking up.

October 21, 2024

Fireweed adds germanium and gallium byproducts to Macpass resource update

The latest estimate contains resources for the Tom and Jason deposits and the inaugural numbers for the Boundary and End zones.

October 21, 2024

NuVau plans IPO to revive copper-zinc project in Quebec

The company already has a three-year earn-in agreement with Glencore and a preliminary economic assessment for the project.

October 21, 2024

Metals drop on higher dollar; traders weigh China lending help

The reductions in two key rates were larger than economists had expected.

October 21, 2024

Peru’s Chinese-built mega port to soft launch in late November with Shanghai route

Cosco Shipping Ports owns and will operate the port with a 60% stake, with 40% held by Peruvian miner Volcan, which is controlled by Glencore.