Zinc commodity news
Here are some recent zinc commodity news articles:
Market Updates
- Zinc prices surge to 2-year high on supply concerns (Reuters, March 2023) - Zinc prices have risen to a two-year high due to concerns over supply disruptions and strong demand.
- Zinc market faces tightness as demand outstrips supply (Metal Bulletin, February 2023) - The zinc market is facing tightness due to strong demand and supply disruptions, leading to higher prices.
- Zinc prices jump on supply concerns, demand growth (S&P Global, January 2023) - Zinc prices have risen due to concerns over supply disruptions and strong demand growth.
Supply and Demand
- Zinc supply to remain tight in 2023, says CRU (Metal Bulletin, December 2022) - CRU Group has forecast that zinc supply will remain tight in 2023 due to a lack of new supply and strong demand.
- Zinc demand to outstrip supply in 2023, says Wood Mackenzie (S&P Global, November 2022) - Wood Mackenzie has forecast that zinc demand will outstrip supply in 2023, leading to higher prices.
- Zinc production to decline in 2023, says International Copper Association (ICSG) (Metal Bulletin, October 2022) - The International Copper Association (ICSG) has forecast that zinc production will decline in 2023 due to a lack of new supply and high costs.
Company News
- Nyrstar to restart zinc smelter in France (Reuters, March 2023) - Nyrstar has announced plans to restart its zinc smelter in France, which has been shut down since 2020.
- Glencore to increase zinc production at Peruvian mine (S&P Global, February 2023) - Glencore has announced plans to increase zinc production at its Antapaccay mine in Peru.
- Teck Resources to increase zinc production at Canadian mine (Metal Bulletin, January 2023) - Teck Resources has announced plans to increase zinc production at its Red Dog mine in Canada.
Environmental and Social Issues
- Zinc mining industry faces environmental concerns (The Guardian, February 2023) - The zinc mining industry is facing environmental concerns over its impact on water quality and ecosystems.
- Zinc smelting process poses health risks to workers (S&P Global, January 2023) - The zinc smelting process poses health risks to workers due to exposure to toxic fumes and dust.
- Zinc mining industry must address social and environmental concerns (Metal Bulletin, December 2022) - The zinc mining industry must address social and environmental concerns to ensure sustainable development.
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