Large lead, zinc deposit found in Xinjiang

The IEA is placing a strong focus on critical minerals analysis, with the Agency set to release a World Energy Outlook special report this month.

The world's biggest nickel producer has bought record volumes of the ore from the Philippines since April.

The export tax rebate was also removed for copper and lowered for some refined oil, solar, battery and non-metallic mineral products.

A deal would cement Boliden’s position as one of Europe’s biggest producers of zinc.