Terramin Begins Development Work on Algeria’s $471M Tala Hamza Zinc-Lead project

Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, released its production figures for the fourth quarter and full year ending March 31, 2026. The company maintained consistent output across zinc, lead, and silver, sustaining operational momentum and reinforcing its standing as a top base metals producer. The data demonstrates continued efficiency and strong capacity utilization throughout the year. In Q4 FY 2025‑26, Hindustan Zinc achieved a record quarterly mined metal production of 315 kt, up 2 % year‑on‑year, while refined metal output also hit a new high of 282 kt. For the full year, mined metal production reached 1,114 kt, and refined zinc output totaled 851 kt, underscoring robust operational performance.

On April 2, Nyrstar announced that the sale of its US assets to Korea Zinc was completed on April 1. The assets involved included the East Tennessee and Mid Tennessee mining complexes as well as the Clarksville smelter. The transaction, first announced in December 2025, had received all necessary regulatory and government approvals. Assets and employees were transferred to Korea Zinc under existing terms, ensuring a seamless transition in operations, safety standards, and production. Under the terms of the agreement, Trafigura will continue to market and sell the Clarksville smelter’s total production of zinc metal and supply concentrate and oxide to the operation throughout 2026.

[China Inventory Slightly Increased, SHFE Zinc Posted a Bullish Candlestick] The most-traded SHFE zinc 2605 contract opened at 23,590 yuan/mt. After the opening, SHFE zinc dipped to a low of 23,490 yuan/mt. Subsequently, bears reduced their open interest, and the SHFE zinc price center rose, touching a high of 23,730 yuan/mt near the close. It finally settled up at 23,730 yuan/mt, gaining 140 yuan/mt or 0.59%. Trading volume increased to 50,241 lots, while open interest decreased by 3,742 lots to 78,313 lots.....