News US Forest Service signs off on South32 Hermosa’s mine plan in Arizona Hermosa hosts one of the world’s largest undeveloped zinc deposits, a battery-grade manganese deposit and the emerging Peak copper discovery. September 2, 2026
Base Metals Eldorado eyes bigger McIlvenna Bay copper mill The operation is expected to average 41 million lb. of copper, 20,000 oz. of gold and 444,000 oz. of silver annually. September 2, 2026
Exploration Collective extends Colombia’s Apollo on 15-g/t gold hit Collective Mining extended its Apollo system in Colombia, with initial resource expected to be issued this month. September 1, 2026 - 12:09 pm
Markets Zinc price jumps to 4-year high as LME stocks plunge 64% LME zinc price hikes as western warehouses drains, supply tightens. August 27, 2026 - 1:40 pm
Markets Boliden’s $1.3B Nexa buy adds South American zinc, silver Boliden will acquire approximately 65% of Nexa Resources, and give Votorantim 7% of Boliden. August 27, 2026 - 7:31 am
Markets Op-Ed: Chinese exports help ease the pain for London zinc shorts The metal that everyone thought would go down in price this year is marching ever higher. August 25, 2026 - 2:18 pm
Energy Aramco and Maaden to form mineral exploration venture in Saudi Arabia The joint venture will mainly focus on copper and other energy transition minerals. August 18, 2026 - 6:31 am
Critical Minerals World’s biggest mining companies now worth $2.17 trillion An $18 billion July gain hides stock swings of 40% in a month, a $50 billion gap at the top no ranking has seen before, and a spinning revolving door at the bottom. August 7, 2026 - 6:11 pm
Suppliers & Equipment Mexico mining industry sees investment jump in 2026 as firms expand projects, buy equipment The Mexican Mining Chamber forecast total mining investment of $6.4 billion this year, up 30.8% from 2025. August 3, 2026 - 1:45 pm
Markets LME proposes faster listing process for new metal brands The LME plans to cut the minimum production period before a brand listing application can be considered from 12 months to six months. July 31, 2026 - 7:42 am
