Zinc Top Stories

Bunker Hill delays restart of historic silver mine in Idaho after cost swells

The iconic Bunker Hill mine operated for over a century, from its discovery in 1885 until its closure in 1991.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2024 | 9:25 am

Fireweed’s strong zinc hits at Boundary zone close out 2024 drilling in Yukon

The holes, among 15 drilled at Boundary, stepped out up…

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | December 13, 2024 | 9:00 am

South32 eyes Alaska’s copper under potential Trump policy changes

Approval of Ambler Mining District road would allow South32 and…

MINING.com Editor | December 11, 2024 | 6:15 am

Lundin sells European mines to Boliden for up to $1.45 billion

Neves-Corvo in Portugal and Zinkgruvan in Sweden will nearly double…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2024 | 3:43 am

Foran advances McIlvenna Bay copper-zinc mine toward 2025 production

McIlvenna Bay is the largest undeveloped volcanogenic-hosted massive sulphide deposit…

Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 10:46 am

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Video: Rob McEwen bets big on developing worlds greenest copper mine

With a personal investment of $225 million on the line, much is at stake for Rob McEwen with the success of McEwen Copper’s flagship Los Azules project in Argentina.

Northern Miner Staff | December 20, 2024 | 2:35 pm

Codelco and Chuquicamata mine workers reach early wage deal

The Chuquicamata mine, located in northern Chile, is one of the largest open-pit copper mines.

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 11:46 am

Codelco copper output misses November target, document shows

The miner's output was 3% lower than expected.

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 10:54 am

Copper giant Peru foresees another production plateau in 2025

Peru's top mining association SNMPE expects the country's 2025 copper output to hit around 2.8 million metric tons, matching 2023.

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 8:52 am

Foran conditionally approved for $14m gov’t funding for McIlvenna Bay infrastructure

The funds will go towards the construction of a hydroelectric transmission line, an on-site substation and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure.

Staff Writer | December 20, 2024 | 8:43 am

Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve

BHP needs to offer at least a 40% premium over Anglo's share price for a new takeover bid, but its CEO has committed to spending discipline.

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 5:00 am

Panama president sees no environmental threat from copper at closed First Quantum mine

Environmentalists as well as mining companies had raised concerns over risks from leaving the copper on site.

Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 10:31 am

Antamina names Adolfo Heeren as new CEO

Heeren, the current CEO of Anglo American in Peru, will start his new role on February 1, 2025.

Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 10:12 am

Mercuria partners with Zambia on metals trading venture

The joint venture will buy and sell copper domestically and for export, and over time will take responsibility for trading Zambia’s share of copper output from mines.

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2024 | 10:05 am

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