Zinc Top Stories

Private capital flowing into mining on track for record year

The second largest ever private equity fund focused on mining closed in the first quarter – 13 funds aim to raise a further $4.9 billion in 2018.

Frik Els | April 9, 2018 | 4:43 pm

Teck ups stake in Chile Quebrada Blanca copper mine in $162.5m deal

Company now owns 90% of Compañía Minera Teck Quebrada Blanca,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2018 | 8:50 am

Eldorado scores key win in row with Greece over projects

Ruling rejects the Greek State's motion that Eldorado's technical study…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 4, 2018 | 3:39 am

CHARTS: Mining rally running out of steam as copper price weighs

Cobalt, nickel still on the boil, but gloomier outlook reflected…

Frik Els | April 3, 2018 | 9:46 am

Inomin acquires multi-mineral property in British Columbia

The 420-hectare property is located in the New Westminster Mining…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 2, 2018 | 11:19 am

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Eloro releases inferred estimate containing 1.15 billion oz. silver equivalent

The potentially open pittable inferred resource is 541 million tonnes at 0.69% zinc, 0.28% lead, and 13.6 grams silver per tonne for an NSR value of $20.32 per tonne.

Staff Writer | August 30, 2023 | 10:31 am

Taseko’s Florence copper project inks preservation deal with US EPA

The agreement is now in effect and stipulates requirements for the treatment, handling and protection of cultural resources on the Florence project site.

Staff Writer | August 30, 2023 | 10:24 am

Copper Fox reports indicated reserves of 71mt for Eaglehead project

This is the first time indicated resources were reported for Eaglehead.

Staff Writer | August 30, 2023 | 10:21 am

Zijin Mining slows M&A on valuations, geopolitical risks

The number and scale of deals completed by the company is fewer than previous years, although it’s still “actively looking."

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2023 | 9:54 am

Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’s

Moody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 6:15 am

BHP mulls taking Escondida underground

BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 3:55 am

Colorado School of Mines warns of ‘grey tsunami’ of mining industry retirements

Mining the minerals needed globally for the energy transition is not keeping pace.

Amanda Stutt | August 29, 2023 | 11:42 am

Peru slashes growth outlook amid falling copper investment

Though metals mining and production is expected to grow 7.0% this year, private investment - largely in mining - is expected to drop 4.5% this year.

Reuters | August 29, 2023 | 9:50 am

Dundee Precious receives court decision that reaffirms its Ecuador mining concession

For years, the Loma Larga project has faced strong opposition from local indigenous groups and communities.

Staff Writer | August 29, 2023 | 9:41 am

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