September 6, 2024

Citi says US election risk to contain metals prices for now

Uncertainty around the US presidential election in November will prevent meaningful gains for metals, the bank says.

September 5, 2024

Update bumps zinc resource four-fold for Fireweed Metals’ Macpass project in Yukon

Indicated resources now total 56 million tonnes grading 5.49% zinc, 1.58% lead and 24.2 grams silver per tonne.

September 4, 2024

ACG completes acquisition of Gediktepe mine in Türkiye

Gediktepe is currently producing gold and silver from oxide ore, but is expected to transition to primary copper and zinc production from 2026.

September 4, 2024

Glencore’s Peru boss Soyer to step down after Volcan sale

Glencore's head of Peruvian operations is stepping down from her position.

September 4, 2024

Russia launches major zinc concentrate plant after delays linked to fire, US sanctions

Ozernoye aims to process up to 6 million tons of zinc ore when it reaches full capacity in 2025.

September 3, 2024

Cerro de Pasco Resources sells Santander zinc mine in Peru

In June 2023 the operation underwent curtailment due to weak zinc prices.  

September 3, 2024

Goldman temporarily suspends zinc coverage

Goldman cited "restricted capacity" following the departure of the sector lead earlier this year.

September 2, 2024

Teck announces new business structure, leadership team post coal exit

The new company structure will revolve around two regional business units, North America and Latin America.

August 30, 2024

Mexico’s Tizapa mine offline due to strike, Penoles says

The union, which represents the mining, metallurgical, and steel industries, is citing violations of a collective labor agreement signed in April.

August 30, 2024

CEO of Korea’s No. 2 zinc producer arrested after fatal accident

The District Court of Daegu approved the arrest of CEO Park Young-min, and Bae Sang-yoon, the head of the Seokpo smelter.