Almina Minas do Alentejo S.A. confirmed it is moving ahead with preparations to upgrade its copper and zinc concentrator at the Almina mine in Aljustrel, in the Iberian pyrite belt in Portugal, with technology from Metso.
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Peru zinc mine to partially close for three years: operator
Peruvian miner Buenaventura has announced the temporary suspension of some activities at the Tajo Norte mine in Colquijirca, Cerro de Pasco.
Read MoreNexa idles blockaded Peruvian mine
Nexa Resources has temporarily halted production at its Atacocha San Gerardo open-pit zinc operations in the province of Pasco, Peru, because of a local community’s blockade of the operation.
Read MoreArmed robbers overtake Mexican zinc mine
Consolidated Zinc has confirmed a recent incident at its Plomosas operation in the Chihuahua state of Mexico involving armed intruders that entered the mine and stole more than US$120,000 in zinc and lead concentrates. Read full article here.
Read MoreCopper Mark adds moly, zinc, nickel to framework
The Copper Mark assurance framework is no longer only about copper: the responsible production initiative is collaborating with the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA), the International Zinc Association (IZA) and the Nickel Institute (NI) to promote cross-commodity best practices to make the program also available to molybdenum, nickel and zinc producers.
Read MoreBoliden Odda awards tech deal to Metso Outotec
Metso Outotec has received a €150 million contract to deliver key technology to Boliden’s zinc smelter expansion in western Norway.
Read MoreFirst ore recorded at Aurcana’s Revenue Virginius
Canadian-based Aurcana Silver has initiated commissioning of the processing plant at its Revenue Virginius mine in Ouray, Colo., and recorded first ore through the mill. Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreHudbay gets first gold at New Britannia mill
After wrapping up the refurbishment of the New Britannia mill in Snow Lake, Manitoba, in June, Hudbay Minerals has confirmed the commencement of gold production at the site along with first gold. Read full article in North American Mining Magazine.
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