April 29, 2022

Nexa production drops, but financial results rise in Q1

One of the largest zinc mining companies in the world, the company reported consolidated net revenue of $722 million, compared to $603 million in the same period of 2020.

April 28, 2022

Nyrstar to invest $284m in zinc electrolysis plant in Australia

The investment includes funding of A$50 million from the Federal Coalition and A$20 million from the Tasmanian government.

April 23, 2022

Three miners killed in explosion at Russian mine

The explosion occurred at the Gaisky ore mining and processing plant in Russia's Orenburg region.

April 21, 2022

State of emergency in Peru as protests hit copper output

Government's measure comes as protests against mining companies have shut down 20% of Peru’s copper output.

April 20, 2022

Fifth of Peru copper mining goes offline with more shutdowns likely

“The nationalization of strategic resources is the cornerstone of a country’s development.”

April 18, 2022

Eight workers missing at Trevali’s Perkoa mine in Burkina Faso as flooding suspends operations 

The mine was evacuated, and rescue efforts are ongoing with support from the government, local communities and other mining companies in the area.

April 14, 2022

Vanishing LME shadow stocks add to metals market turmoil

Exchange stocks of aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin, and zinc haven't been this low since the last century, writes Andy Home.

April 13, 2022

Shanghai zinc price soars to near 15-year high

Prices rallied to their highest since July 2007 while nickel surged nearly 8%, on worries over supply shortages.

April 11, 2022

York Harbour gathers Newfoundland base metals exploration momentum

York Harbour Metals shares have tripled in the past 12 months on solid copper-zinc exploration success.

April 11, 2022

Warning bells sound in London Metal Exchange zinc market

Zinc could be the next metal market to find itself in turmoil, writes Andy Home.