October 6, 2025

Chinese cars for Iranian copper: How sanctions revived barter trade

The barter trade revolves around a clutch of companies from Anhui province in China’s industrial heartland.

October 2, 2025

Column: Depleted LME zinc stocks may need a Chinese booster

LME registered zinc stocks have collapsed from 230,000 tons to 40,850 tons since the beginning of the year.

September 29, 2025

Glencore investors question strategy as copper bonanza eludes miner

Glencore’s shares have dropped 30% in the past three years, lagging its closest peers.

September 26, 2025

Fireweed surges to historic high on Macpass zinc hits

Drilling in the Tom deposit cut 54.8 metres grading 18.2% zinc, 13.9% lead and 161 grams silver per tonne.

September 25, 2025

Foran’s McIlvenna Bay zinc-copper project could produce ‘in Q2 next year’

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Mark Carney included the feasibility-stage McIlvenna Bay on a fast-track list for projects of national significance.

September 23, 2025

Antamina expects jump in zinc to offset lower copper output

Copper output will fall to 380,000 tons this year from 430,000 tons last year, but is expected to rise to 450,000 tons in 2026.

September 23, 2025

Appian secures $150M for Namibia zinc mine expansion

Debt facility from Standard Bank will cover the remaining construction costs of the Rosh Pinah zinc mine extension.

September 20, 2025

India signs deepsea mining exploration deal with International Seabed Authority

The country now holds the largest exploration area allotted by the ISA.

September 18, 2025

Teck deal with Anglo faces Indigenous challenge on smelter plan

Osoyoos Chief said he’ll ask politicians to obstruct the deal unless there’s better consultation.

September 18, 2025

Two-speed zinc market means China may get a chance to export

The last time China shipped out meaningful volumes of zinc was in 2022.