Zinc news

All news on Zinc (also known as Zn and Zincum): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

8 June 2026

Aurubis Italia first site in Italy awarded The Copper Mark

Avellino rod plant becomes first in Italy to gain The Copper Mark, completing certification of all four rod plants and expanding verified coverage across the group's production network.
25 March 2026

Boliden: Seismic damage at Garpenberg cuts production to ~30%

Seismic activity eased; limited production restarts in Q2 at ~100 kt/month. Major damage in an ore body delays some mining into 2026. Q1 EBITDA impact -SEK400M; zinc grade slightly down.
18 March 2026

Boliden invests SEK 4bn in Garpenberg hoist and SEK 1.5bn in Rönnskär SCM plant

SEK 4bn hoist at Garpenberg to keep 4.5 Mt/yr past 2030; SEK 1.5bn Rönnskär demo plant (280 kt/yr SCMentum) 2026–28. SCM emits <5% of cement CO2; exploration continues.
3 February 2026

Boliden's 2025 Mineral Resources and Reserves Update

Mineral Resources grew due to exploration and economic factors. Reserves varied by site, with notable changes in Aitik, Boliden Area, Garpenberg, Kevitsa, Tara, Somincor, and Zinkgruvan.
7 January 2026

Silox India and Hindustan Zinc Partner for Low-Carbon Manufacturing

Silox India integrates EcoZen, a low-carbon zinc, reducing emissions by 75% in its manufacturing, enhancing sustainability without sacrificing quality.
5 December 2018

Boliden Rönnskär Capacity Expansion

A €34M investment will boost Rönnskär's processing capacity by 12% by early 2021, enhancing resource utilization and long-term competitiveness. Additional upgrades include a new slag crusher.

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11 January 2017

Boliden Expands Tara Mine

New mineralisation at Tara zinc mine identified. Tailings dam expansion and exploration drift approved, extending mine life to 2026. Investment totals EUR 44m, pending permits.