September 27, 2021 China to auction another 150,000 tonnes of state metal reserves on Oct 9 In the fourth round of metal auctions this year, the administration will sell off 30,000 tonnes of copper, 50,000 tonnes of zinc and 70,000 tonnes of aluminum.
September 27, 2021 Power costs could force metal producers from Europe – Eurometaux Governments across Europe are coming under pressure to help curb soaring energy costs for companies and households caused by a global surge in wholesale gas prices.
September 24, 2021 Investors in British Columbia back Faro mine restart in Yukon Territory At its peak, the Faro lead-zinc mine accounted for 35% of Yukon’s GDP.
September 24, 2021 Power crisis spreads as large Dutch zinc factory cuts production Nyrstar is curtailing production at a major zinc smelter in the Netherlands during peak times.
September 24, 2021 Europe’s energy crisis to hit miners’ long-term power deals, Boliden says Boliden hasn’t yet been forced to curtail operations or output because of soaring energy prices, but costs are rising.
September 22, 2021 Analysts raise target prices on Teck after investor day The company confirmed first production at QB2 is expected in the second half of 2022.
September 21, 2021 Teck Resources cuts zinc output forecast on British Columbia fires impact It also lowered its third-quarter sales outlook for contained zinc from its Red Dog operations in northwest Alaska.
September 17, 2021 Prairie Snapshot: Eight companies with potential in central Canada The Canadian Prairies may soon be known as much for their diverse mineral wealth including uranium, nickel and copper, as for their potash endowment and rolling hectares of grain.
September 15, 2021 China will release more metal reserves to ease supply shortage – state planner "Currently, copper, aluminum, and zinc prices are still high," said Li Hui, an official from the National Development and Reform Commission.
September 15, 2021 NorZinc eyes larger Prairie Creek operation in Northwest Territories, starts PEA The PEA is to be completed in the second quarter next year with Ausenco as the lead consultant.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
