zinc
Coverage of zinc in the Nexus archive.
- 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.