Zinc Top Stories

Teck Resources grabs Goldcorp’s stake in Mexican project for $50 million

After acquiring Goldcorp's 21% in San Nicolás, Canada's largest diversified miner will be the Zacatecas-based copper-zinc project sole owner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2017 | 5:08 am

US Supreme Court rejects New Mexico’s suit against Colorado over mine spill

Court did not provide details about its decision to dismiss…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2017 | 5:48 am

Nickel production to grow for first time since 2013 — report

More supply will likely drag prices lower, as the metal…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2017 | 6:17 am

Copper-zinc VMS project changes hands for C$28.8M

A high-grade copper-zinc volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) project in British…

Andrew Topf | June 18, 2017 | 4:18 pm

Nyrstar sells mothballed Mexican zinc mine for $20 million

Despite a hot zinc market, Switzerland-based Nyrstar (EBR:NYR) has unloaded…

Andrew Topf | June 14, 2017 | 5:38 pm

CHART: Copper exploration budgets jump, but major discoveries elusive

The increase in global copper resources is mostly from 1990s discoveries and the last decade of exploration has been particularly unrewarding, says new report.

Frik Els | February 9, 2023 | 10:10 am

Copper price extends gains on hopes for less aggressive interest rate increases

Meanwhile, New York Federal Reserve President said that monetary policy will need to be restrictive of growth for a few years.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 9, 2023 | 5:11 am

Hindalco posts 63% slump in Q3 profit, sees “much better” Q4

Profit more than halved at Hindalco's aluminum upstream segment, which includes bauxite and coal.

Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 4:28 am

Ivanhoe Mines seeking strategic partner to mine more copper in Congo

The company's founder, Robert Friedland, said he might bring in a minority partner to help develop DRC copper assets.

MINING.COM Editor | February 9, 2023 | 4:13 am

General Motors competes for stake in Vale’s base metals unit

Automakers have been stepping up efforts to lock in supplies of nickel and copper.

Bloomberg News | February 8, 2023 | 8:31 am

Copper price rises on Fed’s comments

The dollar eased after Fed chair failed to offer fresh signs of a hawkish push-back against a resilient labor market in the US.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2023 | 5:12 am

Sumitomo Metal raises FY profit forecast on higher prices

Company increased its forecasts for full-year net profit and dividend thanks to stronger-than-expected prices of nickel, copper and gold.

Reuters | February 8, 2023 | 4:25 am

Glencore reopens Peru copper mine with extra security

Antapaccay, one of Peru's largest mines, remained shut for 11 days on security concerns following violent attacks by locals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2023 | 3:41 am

Miners face too many woes in emerging markets, Alamos CEO says

Panama’s tax dispute with First Quantum underscores increasing political risks mining companies face in some regions, CEO John McCluskey says.

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2023 | 1:24 pm

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