Zinc Top Stories

Citi says US election risk to contain metals prices for now

Uncertainty around the US presidential election in November will prevent meaningful gains for metals, the bank says.

Bloomberg News | September 6, 2024 | 3:02 am

Update bumps zinc resource four-fold for Fireweed Metals’ Macpass project in Yukon

Indicated resources now total 56 million tonnes grading 5.49% zinc,…

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | September 5, 2024 | 8:42 am

ACG completes acquisition of Gediktepe mine in Türkiye

Gediktepe is currently producing gold and silver from oxide ore,…

Staff Writer | September 4, 2024 | 4:02 pm

Glencore’s Peru boss Soyer to step down after Volcan sale

Glencore's head of Peruvian operations is stepping down from her…

Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 7:04 am

Russia launches major zinc concentrate plant after delays linked to fire, US sanctions

Ozernoye aims to process up to 6 million tons of…

Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 6:57 am

Ivanhoe cuts copper forecast on DRC power woes, while Friedland touts new discoveries

The Toronto-based company lowered the copper guidance to 425,000–450,000 tonnes, from 440,000–490,000 tonnes.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 30, 2024 | 12:32 pm

Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output

A range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once seen as financial liabilities to fast-track significant volumes of supply.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 11:55 am

Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott

The operation's overall carbon footprint has now been reduced by more than 80% from 2018 levels.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2024 | 9:16 am

Fireweed grows Boundary target beyond zinc-lead-silver resource in Yukon

The results follow a successful summer of exploration at Macpass.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 30, 2024 | 9:10 am

Column: Australia should lead the energy transition, but is it missing the boat?

The mood was a bit downbeat this week at the International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 8:35 am

Saudi Arabia in advanced talks over Zambia copper mine stake, Ma’aden CEO says

Saudi Arabia is expecting a deal by the end of the year.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 7:01 am

Glencore posts lower metals output for first nine months, reiterates outlook

The miner and trader's own sourced copper production fell 4% to 705,200 metric tons, while its own sourced cobalt output fell 18% to 26,500 tons.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 1:22 am

BHP has moved on from Anglo American, company chairman says

The world's biggest miner walked away from a $49 billion bid to acquire Anglo in May after it was rebuffed three times.

Reuters | October 29, 2024 | 5:45 pm

Trillions needed to achieve net-zero by 2050 — Wood Mackenzie

The report shows the world needs to invest $78 trillion in the next 25 years to achieve net zero and a 1.5C warming scenario.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2024 | 6:47 am

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