Zinc Top Stories

LME says EU sanctions on Russian metals baron do not apply to UMMC

The EU added Andrei Kozitsyn, former head of Urals Mining and Metals Co, to its list of individuals and companies banned for supporting the invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters | July 22, 2022 | 8:11 am

Hindustan Zinc weighs expansion to tap opportunities in Europe

The expansion could potentially involve international zinc assets held by…

Bloomberg News | July 21, 2022 | 11:16 am

Europe’s power crunch cuts zinc and aluminum capacity in half

A further surge in power prices could knock more plants…

Bloomberg News | July 20, 2022 | 10:20 am

Osisko Metals updates Pine Point PEA, showing robust zinc project in Northwest Territories

Over a projected 12-year mine life, Pine Point is expected…

Staff Writer | July 13, 2022 | 10:51 am

Column: Collapsing metal inventories clash with plunging prices

Shrinking exchange stocks should be a bullish price signal. Right…

Reuters | July 13, 2022 | 6:30 am

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am

SolGold soars on $3.2bn investment, largest in Ecuador history

Committed funds add to a previous $311 million the company vowed to invest in its Cascabel copper-gold project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2024 | 3:38 am

Chinese money can’t be solution for cash-strapped Canadian miners, minister says

Chinese investors will all have to go through a national security review, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Tuesday.

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 1:40 pm

Indonesia aims to finish mining output quotas approval by end-March

The approval process for the quotas has been delayed this year, raising concerns from nickel smelters who are facing depleting ore stock.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 11:52 am

First Quantum expects to ship trapped Panama copper within weeks

Unleashing the stockpile of semi-processed metal could generate between $200 million and $300 million based on today’s copper prices.

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 10:45 am

Future of First Quantum mine is for the people of Panama to decide, US official says

Panama holds presidential elections in May, and the future of Cobre Panama mine has emerged as a flash point among opponents and supporters of the mine.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 9:45 am

Ecuador government inks investment agreements with Adventus, Atico

Ecuador will invest $100 million in the Condor project and $157 million in the La Plata project.

Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 8:53 am

First Quantum opens Panama mine for public visits in restart bid

The miner also expects to secure authorization to sell more than 120,000 metric tons of copper concentrate stored near a port.

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 7:48 am

China’s copper processing fees could recover from 2nd quarter, analysts say

The falling charges have threatened to cut output in the world's top producer of refined copper.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:35 am

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