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Rio Tinto Beats Forecasts As Copper Production Rises In A Tightening Market
Mining group Rio Tinto recorded a strong increase in copper production last year, beating its own forecasts, at a time when copper prices are rallying and concerns over future supply deficits and mine disruption risks remain elevated. The company announced the results...
Korea Zinc: No Impact On Shipments Following LME Suspension
South Korean producer Korea Zinc has stated that its zinc shipments will not be affected by the decision of the London Metal Exchange (LME) to suspend deliveries of its metal into LME-approved warehouses from April. The LME announced on Wednesday January 14 that from...
Byproducts Set To Become Critical For Chinese Zinc And Lead Smelter Margins In 2026
In 2026, revenues generated from byproducts are set to play an increasingly decisive role in the margins of Chinese zinc and lead smelters, in a market environment marked by tighter availability of concentrates and further pressure on treatment charges (TCs), which...
Base Metals Decline On The SHFE As Tin Leads Losses In Morning Trading
Most base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) declined during morning trading on Thursday January 22, with tin recording the sharpest drop. The bearish move emerged early in the session and reflected position adjustments and profit-taking, rather...