Korea Zinc attempts to fend off takeover with $1.5 billion share buyback

Korea Zinc announced Monday it has secured a 9.85% stake in the company via a tender offer that expired last week.

Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 1:48 am

Codelco suspends operations at copper refinery after worker’s death

The firm said it had opened an investigation into the death.

Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 1:11 pm

Sanctions delay to Russian zinc mine causes supply miscalculation

Western sanctions on Russia's zinc miner Ozernoye have left it struggling to replace equipment needed to ramp up output.

Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 10:10 am

Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper

As the world races to build more clean energy products, many of the key companies that control vast quantities of critical minerals are family-owned, and the Lundin boys are part of a new generation taking the reins.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2024 | 8:51 am

Agnico Eagle takes up 13% stake in Chilean explorer ATEX Resources

The Agnico investment will support ATEX's exploration activities at the Valeriano project.

Staff Writer | October 25, 2024 | 8:37 am

China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime

Selling Afghanistan's lithium, copper and iron deposits to feed China's enormous battery and construction industries would help the Taliban prop up their economy.

Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 7:55 am