November 12, 2023

Peru to implement new measures in mining, energy sectors to reactivate the economy

The Peruvian executive wants to implement 25 measures to reactivate the country’s economy, focusing on the mining, energy and oil and gas sectors.

November 10, 2023

Column: Russian mine fire turns up the heat on zinc supply

The fire at the Ozerny mine has been extinguished but it has heated up the zinc market.

November 8, 2023

Zinc price jumps on supply worries, Russian project fire report

Fire has been extinguished at a workshop at Ozernoye, scheduled to become one of the largest zinc mines in the world.

November 7, 2023

i-80 Gold has potential JV partner to advance base metals development at Ruby Hill

The deposits at Ruby Hill collectively represent one of the largest development-stage projects in Nevada, according to the company.

November 7, 2023

What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold

New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration budgets this year as juniors struggle to raise capital, but the precious metal still accounts for 46% of the total.

November 7, 2023

Column: New EU power market, same old problems for metals sector

The bloc's power prices have historically been twice those of the US, but are now three or four times higher.

November 4, 2023

Vedanta posts loss on higher tax outgo and weak zinc prices

The Indian unit of billionaire Anil Agarwal swung to a loss of $214 million in three months to September.

November 1, 2023

Nyrstar to suspend operations at two US zinc mines

The miner plans to temporarily close two zinc mines in Tennessee due to weak prices and the impact of inflation.

October 29, 2023

Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fades

A handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to Trafigura Group are increasingly willing to enter new deals for Russian metals.

October 24, 2023

British Columbia court fines former mining exec $22,000 for environmental violations 

A court ruling in July found that former CEO Benjamin Mossman was “actively or passively involved” in the Yellow Giant mine exceeding permitted amounts of zinc on multiple occasions.