Zinc price jumps after Boliden suspends operations at Irish mine
The company said that it plans to lay off 650 workers at the Tara mine.
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Hudbay Minerals, Copper Mountain shareholders approve merger
Combined company will become Canada’s third largest copper miner, with an estimated 2023 production of 53,000 tonnes.
Melting nanoparticles challenge traditional gold transport models
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Cornish Metals to start dewatering South Crofty mine
The Canadian junior is targeting 2026 to re-open the past-producing tin-copper mine in Cornwall, England.
Copper market poised for unprecedented growth: Citigroup’s insights and predictions
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Boliden to suspend operations at Irish zinc mine, sees Q2 setback
The Tara mine accounted for half of Boliden's zinc concentrate in 2022.
Nominee to be next US ambassador to Malaysia sees rare earths potential
Edgard Kagan, a career diplomat, told his Senate confirmation hearing that developing new sources for critical minerals was a very high priority.
