Zinc Top Stories

Mining supercycle talk back as copper, iron ore prices surge to 7-year highs

Goldman Sachs predicts "structural bull market" for commodities similar to 2000s as rising demand, green energy investment combine with chronic undersupply.

MINING.com Editor | December 1, 2020 | 12:15 pm

Vedanta continues search for worker trapped at Gamsberg

The mine shutdown helped push prices for zinc to an…

Reuters | November 27, 2020 | 8:43 am

Business rights or human rights? Swiss vote shines spotlight on companies

Glencore has become the unwilling poster child of a campaign…

Reuters | November 26, 2020 | 8:56 am

Vedanta sounds out bondholders on debt extension

The mining giant started approaching the investors to discuss possible…

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2020 | 8:31 am

Hudbay Minerals’ 777 mine back at full tilt

While Q4 production and sales volumes will be impacted, the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2020 | 7:03 am

Taseko raises additional $100 million for Florence copper project

Tarus Mining Royalty Fund will contribute $50 million toward a royalty and Société Générale will provide a $50 million secured debt facility.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 10:51 am

Billionaire-owned Vedanta seals Zambian copper assets deal

Vedanta and the Zambian government have sealed an agreement that restores the Indian company's ownership of Konkola Copper Mines.

Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 9:20 am

Ivanhoe records $108m third-quarter profit, shares up

The Kamoa-Kakula copper complex sold 96,509 tonnes of payable copper in Q3 2023.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 8:39 am

Chile copper production uneven in September – Cochilco

Codelco's production slipped 5.3% year-over-year in the month to 116,700 metric tons.

Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 7:54 am

Barrick Gold boosts stake in Hercules amid takeovers craze

Barrick's $17 million investment in Hercules Silver grows its stake in the junior to about 12% from 2.7%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am

Peru ramps up efforts to attract mining foreign investments

Peru officials are presenting the country as a place of macroeconomic solidity and favourable regulatory frameworks.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 5, 2023 | 11:41 am

Bolivia wins against Orlandini Mining at Permanent Court of Arbitration

Bolivia’s Attorney General announced that the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favour of the country by denying any compensation to the Orlandini Mining Company for the reversal of its concessions.

Staff Writer | November 4, 2023 | 4:59 pm

Vedanta posts loss on higher tax outgo and weak zinc prices

The Indian unit of billionaire Anil Agarwal swung to a loss of $214 million in three months to September.

Bloomberg News | November 4, 2023 | 12:45 pm

Antofagasta’s Twin Metals appeals dismissed lawsuit over Minnesota copper-nickel project

Company said it has spent more than 13 years in northeast Minnesota conducting extensive environmental, engineering, exploration, hydrogeological and community engagement work.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2023 | 12:30 pm

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