Zinc
Coverage of Zinc in the Nexus archive.
- Zinc Rally Hits Nexa, Buenaventura — LatAm Miners Surge
Shares in zinc producers Nexa Resources and Buenaventura surged due to strong demand and Andean supply risks driving up zinc prices. The rally lifted proxy stocks for the metal.
- Latin American Zinc Mixed as Nexa, Buenaventura Diverge
Nexa Resources closed flat at US$12.85 while Buenaventura increased by 0.63% to US$30.47, reflecting divergent performance in Latin American zinc markets amid soft construction demand and tight mine supply.
- Base Metals Advance as Fed Rate Pause Eases Demand Concerns
Copper, aluminum, and zinc prices increased following the US Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, which alleviated worries about industrial demand. The Fed's rate pause is seen as easing concerns over potential demand slowdowns in the metals market.
- Gold mine at Jonnagiri renamed as Swarnagiri Gold Mine
The Jonnagiri gold mine in Tuggali mandal has been renamed Swarnagiri Gold Mine. It spans 597.820 hectares and produces gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc.
- Zinc Wrap: Peru, Mexico Miners Surge on Tight Supply
Zinc prices remained firm due to tight mine supply, low treatment charges, and steady galvanised-steel demand. Peruvian and Mexican miners, including Nexa and Buenaventura, saw surges in activity.
- Zinc: The Daily Wrap — July 21, 2026
Zinc prices rose due to tight supply and soft steel demand, with Latin American companies Nexa and Buenaventura providing key insights for investors. The article highlights the metal's market performance and corporate indicators.
- Sweden’s Boliden Circles Votorantim’s Stake in Zinc Giant Nexa
Sweden’s Boliden is in discussions to acquire a stake in Nexa Resources, a major zinc producer controlled by Brazil’s Votorantim. Nexa operates mines in Brazil and Peru and ranks among the world’s top five zinc producers.
- Chinese Zinc Traders Eye Export Window to Clear Domestic Glut
Chinese zinc traders are considering exporting to address a domestic surplus. The move aims to utilize an export window to reduce excess inventory.
- Chinese metal producer MMG to raise US$1.6 billion selling stocks and bonds
Chinese metal producer MMG, part of state-backed China Minmetals Corp, plans to raise US$1.6 billion through placement shares and convertible bonds to fund expansion driven by rising demand for metals from AI infrastructure. The company aims to raise HK$6.27 billion (US$800.4 million) by selling 705.9 million shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
- I realized I wasn't eating enough for my strength-training program. After adjusting my diet, my hair stopped falling out, and I gained more muscle mass.
The author realized she was under-eating for her strength-training program, leading to hair loss and fatigue. After adjusting her diet based on micronutrient test results, she improved her health, stopped hair loss, and gained muscle mass.
- China’s Zinc Margins Crushed as Fees Plunge to Record Lows
China's zinc industry is experiencing severe margin compression as fees have fallen to record lows. The decline in fees is significantly impacting the profitability of zinc operations.
- Scorpions go terminator mode and reinforce their weapons with metal
Scorpions' pincers and stingers contain metals like zinc, manganese, and iron, which a study led by Sam Campbell at the University of Queensland confirms are intentionally accumulated through evolution, not environmental accident. The research, published in the Journal of The Royal Society Interface, reveals these metals reinforce their weapons.