Zinc Top Stories

ALX Uranium exploring for base metals in Norway

Over the last four decades, there has been a lack of exploration for minerals in Norway due to a greater focus on oil and gas.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 22, 2019 | 6:20 am

Private investors shun mining amid “escalated investor concerns”

New report shows private funds raising money for investment in…

Frik Els | October 21, 2019 | 1:15 pm

US silver mine presented as example of environmental leadership

Hecla Mining's Lucky Friday mine was named a "Pollution Prevention…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 21, 2019 | 6:20 am

Nexa to open world’s second largest zinc project currently under construction in 2021

The Brazil-based company already operates five low-cost mines in South…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2019 | 3:35 am

African lender eyes unloved neighborhoods in mining drive

African Finance Corp. will invest in countries disregarded by other…

Bloomberg News | October 18, 2019 | 8:43 am

Solitario Resources stock lifted by Newmont investment

Newmont has become its largest controlling shareholder following a $1.8m investment.

Staff Writer | August 2, 2023 | 4:21 pm

Codelco sees copper output bottoming out with recovery in sight

Its chairman said the $3.5 billion to $4 billion a year Codelco is spending will ensure production over the next five decades.

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2023 | 12:20 pm

Over 20m tonnes of copper demand could be destroyed through 2030

New research lays out scope of substitution and thrifting of copper as automakers and other manufacturers find ways to head off a supply crunch.

Frik Els | August 2, 2023 | 11:17 am

Weak China manufacturing, lack of stimulus push copper prices down

China’s manufacturing activity dropped for a fourth consecutive month in July.

Staff Writer | August 2, 2023 | 8:02 am

Column: China’s weak PMI means good news for commodities, for now

China’s manufacturing activity dropped for a fourth consecutive month in July.

Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 7:50 am

Trafigura’s $600 million cobalt play faces cash crunch in Congo

Trafigura’s metals unit is already under fire after announcing in February it was the victim of a massive alleged nickel fraud.

Bloomberg News | August 2, 2023 | 7:42 am

Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects

Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2023 | 4:09 am

Chile fines Lundin mine $9 million for environmental infractions

The Caserones copper mine has been fined the equivalent of $9 million for serious water-use violations.

Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 3:29 pm

Codelco requests permit for $2.5 billion Ministro Hales mine extension

The project aims to boost production capacity of copper concentrate from the current 700,000 metric tons a year to 830,000 tons.

Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 2:51 pm

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