February 9, 2023

World’s largest zinc smelter sees opportunity in US energy bill

Korea Zinc is seeking to diversify into electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy sources.

February 7, 2023

Historically low stocks behind spike in zinc price for delivery tomorrow

Zinc inventories in LME registered warehouses at 16,225 tonnes are at their lowest since June 1989.

February 6, 2023

India government plans to oppose Vedanta zinc asset sale to unit

The Indian government is planning to oppose Hindustan Zinc’s proposal to buy global zinc assets of Vedanta for $2.98 billion.

February 3, 2023

Column: China’s zinc and lead exports plug Western supply gaps

China's shift to net exporter of both metals is a rare inversion of historical trade patterns.

February 3, 2023

Zinc price slumps on jump in inventories and weak Chinese demand

Inventories in warehouses registered with the Shanghai Futures Exchange have more than doubled over the last two weeks.

February 2, 2023

US mine production value rises 3.8% to $98 billion in 2022 — USGS

In 2022 consumption of many mineral commodities neared or exceeded pre-pandemic levels.

February 1, 2023

Column: Analysts wary of base metals after China recovery rally

Analysts are cautious that China's recovery may not live up to bullish expectations and that prices have got ahead of themselves.

February 1, 2023

Glencore 2022 copper output falls, sticks to 2023 outlook

Copper production fell 12% in 2022, impacted by issues at its Katanga mine in the DRC.

January 31, 2023

Teck’s zinc production up; copper, coal miss guidance for 2022

Total refined zinc output was 248,900 tonnes, below the lower guidance number of 257,000 tonnes.

January 29, 2023

Zinc8 gets $9 million grant to establish zinc-air battery production facility in New York State

The Canadian company has been approved for a grant from Empire State Development of up to $9 million as an incentive to establish its first US-based production facility in New…