September 25, 2023

Antamina expects to start lifespan extension works next year

The project aims to extend the exploitation of the mine for eight more years.

September 22, 2023

Glencore-backed zinc miner is getting crushed in the debt market

Volcan Cia Minera’s dollar-denominated notes closed as low as 49.5 cents on the dollar last week.

September 22, 2023

Study points to need to clean up legacy mining pollution that poses health risks to millions

It is estimated that 23 million people living on the world’s floodplains are being exposed to potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, a new study finds.

September 19, 2023

Several top traders leave Gerald Group in shakeup at metals firm

Gerald was hit by a loss in its tin book earlier this year.

September 18, 2023

Indian, Canadian officials discuss critical mineral mining cooperation

Talks were held amid tense diplomatic relations between the two countries.

September 14, 2023

LME to change the way closing prices are determined

The changes will extend the volume-weighted average price methodology to five additional prompt dates for aluminum, copper, zinc, lead and nickel.

September 14, 2023

Zinc-copper catalyst proposed for cleaner, more efficient fertilizer production

A zinc and copper catalyst is said to enable low-carbon-intensity urea generation.

September 13, 2023

Volvo to supply autonomous transport to Boliden’s Swedish mines

The first project is located at the Garpenberg zinc mine and will be initiated already during 2023.

September 12, 2023

Almina-Minas halts zinc and lead concentrate operations at Aljustrel

Profitability has become a problem for zinc producers in Europe facing sliding prices and rising production costs.

September 7, 2023

Column: China’s zinc import surge a sign of renewed optimism

China has rediscovered its appetite for imports of refined zinc after a prolonged absence from the international market. The country took in […]