zinc

New Century Resources is anticipating a rise in zinc prices due to an increase in global demand as governments boost infrastructure projects to drive their economic recovery plans.

Red River Resources has renewed its zinc and lead offtake agreements for its Thalanga base metal operation in Queensland with Trafigura.

New Century Resources plans to boost zinc production performance at the Century mine in Queensland by 40 per cent.

Barminco has updated its development and production contract with MMG at the Dugald River zinc mine in Queensland, including an 18-month extension to the original agreement.

Zinc market turbulence is starting to fade as miners become more optimistic about the commodity’s future.

IGO has offloaded its share in New Century Resources less than six months after buying in to the company.

South32 is prepared for an extended wave of market volatility and lower commodity prices following a financial year of strong performance.

Glencore’s production of coking and thermal coal has taken a dip in Australia this year.

Western Australia could soon become a lithium-ion battery cathode manufacturer, according to a Department of Industry, Innovation and Science report.

Despite current volatility, zinc prices have been forecast to climb in the coming months as COVID-19’s strain on the market eases.

Glencore is aiming to expand its zinc portfolio by increasing an interest in Vancouver-based junior Group Eleven Resources.

New Century Resources has maintained its June quarter guidance at the Century mine in Queensland despite a four-year low in zinc prices.

New Century Resources’ has reached full plant capacity at its Century zinc mine after receiving an upgrade to its rougher circuit.

New Century Resources has set a new standard at the Century zinc mine in Queensland, achieving record quarterly production at the end of last year.

South32 has struck an earn-in agreement with Adventus Mining via its subsidiary to advance the exploration of three zinc-lead-silver projects in the Republic of Ireland.

Global zinc production is set to ramp up over the next few years, according to Fitch Solutions Macro Research.

The Australian Government is prioritising the development of the nation’s position as a global supplier of rare earths and high performance metals.

New Century Resources’ upgraded scavenger circuit upgrade has been delivered to the Century zinc operation in Queensland.

Heron Resources has secured $91 million in funding which it will use to progress the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in New South Wales.

New Century Resources has delivered improvements in metal production rates and a reduction in operating costs at the Century operation by incorporating the full cleaner circuit at its zinc processing plant.