June 13, 2023

Boliden’s Ronneskar metals smelter damaged in fire, output halted

The Swedish smelter is a major producer of copper, zinc, lead and other metals.

June 6, 2023

Fireweed kicks off largest ever drill program at Macmillan Pass

According to Fireweed, the 100% owned Macmillan Pass project is currently host to one of the largest undeveloped zinc resources in the world.

June 4, 2023

Dominican workers lift strike at Cerro de Maimón mine

Cerro de Maimón is operated by the Dominican Mining Corporation, a subsidiary of Australia’s Perilya.

June 2, 2023

Teck’s attempt to gain CIC support for coal split hits wall — report

The miner is reportedly finding it difficult to secure the support of top shareholder China Investment Corporation for a plan to exit coal.

June 1, 2023

Appian, Dectronic to jointly build 20 solar plants in Brazil

The solar power plants will initially be located in the mining-rich state of Minas Gerais, which has ideal conditions and fiscal incentives.

May 26, 2023

Zinc inventories in LME warehouses jump 64% in two days

The metal price rose on Friday after hitting its lowest since July 2020 on Thursday.

May 24, 2023

Indonesia to allow exports of five raw minerals despite June ban

Copper, iron ore, lead, zinc and anode mud from copper concentrates will be allowed to leave the country until May next year.

May 23, 2023

Vedanta extends record dividend spree with $830 million payout

Shares of the company rose about 2% at the close in Mumbai on Monday before the dividend was announced.

May 18, 2023

Zinc price could hit $2,000/t by 2025 on ballooning surplus

Refined zinc prices are expected to be on a downward trend until 2025, analysts said.

May 18, 2023

Vedanta seeks cash with $500 million bond maturing

The board will consider paying out a first dividend for the current business year at an upcoming meeting.