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Zinc

Zinc is a bluish-white metallic element and base metal widely used in industrial applications, particularly for galvanising steel to prevent corrosion. It ranks as the fourth most commonly used metal globally after iron, aluminium and copper, with annual production exceeding 13-million tonnes. The metal is typically extracted from sulphide ores such as sphalerite, often found in association with copper, lead and other base metals in polymetallic deposits. Major zinc-producing countries include China, Peru, Australia, the United States and India, with significant African production in South Africa, Namibia and Morocco. Zinc's primary application is galvanising, which accounts for about half of global consumption, protecting steel structures, vehicles and infrastructure from rust. Other important uses include die-casting alloys for automotive and electronics components, brass production when alloyed with copper, and zinc oxide for rubber, paints and pharmaceuticals. The metal also plays an essential role in human nutrition and agriculture as a micronutrient. Zinc prices are traded on the London Metal Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange, with market dynamics influenced by construction activity, automotive demand and infrastructure spending. The metal has been known and used since ancient times, with large-scale industrial production beginning in the eighteenth century as smelting technologies advanced.

Zinc News


Budel zinc smelter
Nyrstar launches strategic review of Dutch zinc smelting operations
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

Nyrstar, owned by commodities group Trafigura, has launched a strategic review of its loss-making Budel zinc smelting operations in the Netherlands owing to rising energy costs and government... 


Butte mining district in Montana
Montana-focused miner Silver Bow secures funding, offtake from Ocean Partners
23rd September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed Silver Bow Mining Corporation has signed a term sheet with Ocean Partners UK for an integrated funding, credit support and offtake package all valued at $88-million. The funding package... 


Drill core sample (copper)
Tertiary Minerals advances exploration at base metals prospect in Zambia
18th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Aim-listed mineral exploration and development company Tertiary Minerals has outlined a higher-grade, shallow silver/copper/zinc mineralised zone at its Target A1 prospect at the Mushima North... 


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Bunker Hill zinc/lead/silver mine, US
18th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A zinc/lead mine in Kellogg, in the Coeur d'Alene mining district of Idaho's Silver Valley, Shoshone County, northern Idaho, in the US. 


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Gediktepe mine, Türkiye
18th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper/zinc mine in Balıkesir Province, western Türkiye.  


Copper development in South Africa's Northern Cape.
Orion sharpens governance ahead of taking on copper producer status
17th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Base metals company Orion Minerals, which on Thursday, September 17 described itself as being on the way to becoming South Africa’s next significant copper producer, has taken firm steps to sharpen... 


Gediktepe mine
ACG finds higher value for Gediktepe project in updated competent person's report
17th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed ACG Metals has reported a higher total asset after-tax net present value (NPV) of $1.2-billion for the Gediktepe project, in Türkiye, following an updated competent person's report.... 


An image of Mushima North drill core samples
Tertiary announces positive analytical results from Zambia project
15th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has announced additional laboratory analytical results from the recent Phase 4 drill programme at the Discovery zone in Target A1 at the Mushima North project, in... 


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Gediktepe mine, Türkiye
11th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper and zinc mining operation in Balıkesir Province, in western Türkiye. 


Condra secures orders for unusually large cranes for mines across Southern Africa
11th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra is fulfilling several orders for a range of unusually large overhead cranes for mines in South Africa and beyond – in Zambia and Namibia. The company introduced additional... 



Drill core sample from Mushima North
Tertiary Minerals announces results from Phase 4 infill drilling at Zambia project
7th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has announced additional laboratory analytical results from the recent Phase 4 drill programme at the Discovery zone in Target A1, at its Mushima North project in... 


Tartana Minerals exploration area in Australia
Australian explorer Tartana launches widescale company review after failed exploration execution
4th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Tartana Minerals has launched a wide-ranging corporate and strategic review covering operations, financial position, corporate governance and its tenement portfolio, following an... 


Image of silver ore
Vareš silver project, Bosnia and Herzegovina – update
4th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

DPM Metals announced on August 17, 2026, that Vareš had achieved commercial production on August 10. 


Zinc
LME zinc squeeze signals deepening supply risks for the West, Reuters says
3rd September 2026 By: Reuters

Another year of mine underperformance, record-low smelter treatment terms and a scramble for metal on the London Metal Exchange (LME). If you're thinking this is a description of the copper market,... 


ACG Metals' Gediktepe mine in Türkiye
ACG produces first copper concentrate from Gediktepe operation in Türkiye
1st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed ACG Metals has achieved first copper concentrate production at the Gediktepe operation, in Türkiye. The company confirms that the plant's commissioning is progressing as planned,... 


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Horne 5 project, Canada
28th August 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Falco Resources confirms a technically and economically viable 15-year underground operation, with materially improved project economics reflecting updated metal-price assumptions, and capital and... 


An image of the Hillside smelter
Base metals underpin South32’s strong full-year performance
27th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Australia-headquartered diversified miner South32’s group underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased by 28% year-on-year to $2.5-billion for the... 


South32's Hermosa base metals mine in Arizona
Australia's South32 annual profit jumps 55%, extends shareholder-returns programme
27th August 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's South32 on Thursday posted a 55% rise in annual profit, largely in line with market expectations, and extended its shareholder-returns programme, sending its shares to a more than... 


Astec completes delivery, commissioning of advanced ship loading system at Lüderitz port
Astec completes delivery, commissioning of advanced ship loading system at Lüderitz port
25th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Multinational original equipment manufacturer group Astec Industries has successfully completed the delivery, assembly and commissioning of a new bulk materials handling and ship loading system at... 


The Gamsberg project
Aveng returns to operating profit, appoints new CEO as focus remains on restoring fundamentals
24th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Aveng has reported revenue of A$2.3-billion, or R26.4-billion, for the year ended June 30, which was 12.4% lower than the prior year, reflecting the anticipated softening of... 


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