Zinc Top Stories

Copper, zinc, nickel price rout continues despite rebound in China manufacturing

“It is increasingly clear that concerns about demand are taking precedence over supply issues in the metals markets”.

Frik Els | July 1, 2022 | 10:42 am

Why sentiment in industrial metals has been crumbling

Industrial metal prices have just seen their biggest quarter of…

Reuters | July 1, 2022 | 9:01 am

EDM Resources secures $24m to take Nova Scotia zinc mine towards commercial production

An updated pre-feasibility in 2021 outlined an approximate 14-year mine…

Jackson Chen | June 29, 2022 | 1:01 pm

Site visit: Fireweed Zinc rebrands in pivot to the broader critical metals market

The name change follows its early June acquisition of the…

Henry Lazenby | June 28, 2022 | 4:11 pm

Metals haven’t crashed this hard since the Great Recession

Industrial metals are on track for the worst quarter since…

Bloomberg News | June 26, 2022 | 10:20 am

Aris Mining gains controlling stake in Soto Norte project

Aris is starting a pre-feasibility study for the new development plan, which it expects to complete by early 2025.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 11:02 am

Column: Copper squeezed in the United States but China has plenty

Weak spot demand, robust imports and rising domestic output have combined to keep China's exchange inventories high.

Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 8:47 am

Copper price steadies after biggest decline in almost two years

The metal surged to an all-time high above $11,000 a ton on Monday, followed by a slump of 4.1% on Wednesday.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:39 am

Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in Bougainville

Villagers are seeking compensation for loss and damage that could reach billions of dollars.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:31 am

Troubled Peru copper mine starts expansion work in supply boost

Las Bambas has for years operated well below its annual capacity of 400,000 tons due to a torrent of community protests.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:26 am

Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchange

Activist investor Palliser Capital argues that switching its primary listing to Australia would boost Rio Tinto's shares by about 40%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2024 | 5:18 am

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Copper, zinc, nickel price rout continues despite rebound in China manufacturing

Why sentiment in industrial metals has been crumbling

EDM Resources secures $24m to take Nova Scotia zinc mine towards commercial production

Site visit: Fireweed Zinc rebrands in pivot to the broader critical metals market

Metals haven’t crashed this hard since the Great Recession

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Aris Mining gains controlling stake in Soto Norte project

Column: Copper squeezed in the United States but China has plenty

Copper price steadies after biggest decline in almost two years

Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in Bougainville

Troubled Peru copper mine starts expansion work in supply boost

Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchange

Greatland grows exploration portfolio in Western Australia

First Quantum seeks to speed up Peru projects after Panama debacle

Record gold and copper prices are also a boon for illegal mining in Peru