September 28, 2021

Peru minister says $1.4bn Tia Maria mine a “no go”

Economy and finance minister Pedro Francke said Southern Copper should stop pushing a “socially and politically unfeasible" project.

September 28, 2021

Home: Power is a double-edged sword for global metals sector

China’s power crunch is rapidly evolving from bull to bear influence on metals pricing.

September 27, 2021

Hudbay reaches agreement with unions in Manitoba

Hudbay has now completed the collective bargaining process with all of its unions in Manitoba.

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.