September 19, 2024 Korea Zinc shares surge on speculation MBK to sweeten offer MBK is North Asia’s biggest private equity firm with $30 billion under management.
September 12, 2024 Boliden flags delay, cost increase at Norway zinc smelter The miner said the expansion of its Odda zinc smelter will take longer than expected due to a delay in construction work.
September 11, 2024 Lundin CEO says potential buyers are eyeing its European mines Lundin’s two copper and zinc mining operations in Europe — Sweden’s Zinkgruvan and Portugal’s Neves-Corvo — went on sale earlier this year.
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.
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