Europe’s top zinc mine halted due to water flows
Water began flooding the underground mine as a crew was drilling a pilot raise bore hole for a ventilation shaft.
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Glencore to close Italian zinc operation on power costs
The decision to close the plant, which has capacity of 100,000 tonnes a year, follows a sharp increase in power prices in Italy and the rest of Europe.
Mexico eyes ‘strategic minerals,’ copper limits in mining reform
Lopez Obrador's proposed legislation will no longer award concessions to mine lithium "and other strategic minerals" needed for the country's energy transition.
International Nickel Study Group forecasts rising nickel demand in 2022
Exports of unprocessed nickel ore from Indonesia, the world’s top nickel miner, ceased in January 2020, due to a government-imposed ban.
Zinc price: Q3 peak, long-term weakness on the cards – report
Long-term production growth outstripping low demand growth will pressure zinc prices to lower.
Base metals demand expected to benefit from green revolution – report
A report by the CRU Group states that EVs and renewables are expected to support the demand for zinc, copper, and nickel.
Biden administration sets up ‘strike force’ to go after China on trade
The United States plans to combat unfair trade practices that have contributed to a "hollowing out" of supply chains.
Peru’s presidential runoff result to decide mining trajectory
The results of a presidential runoff election in Peru Sunday will impact the future of the country's critical mining industry.
Nickel price: Fitch upgrades forecast on long-term uptrend
Rising near-term supplies are the primary driver for a bearish 2021 price outlook.
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