Zinc Producers End Q1 2013 on a Positive Note
Some Peruvian projects have been affected by local troubles, but zinc miners on the whole look strong.
Some Peruvian projects have been affected by local troubles, but zinc miners on the whole look strong.
Tinka Resources Limited (TSXV:TK) announced that the drill results for A13-02 and A13-03 in the company’s Ayawilca project in Peru showed strong zinc mineralization in the area.
Zincore Metals Inc. (TSX:ZNC,LMA:ZNC) is pleased to report assay results from DOL-11, the first hole drilled under a joint-venture with First Quantum Minerals formed to explore the Company's 100%-owned Dolores copper-molybdenum porphyry property located in the bountiful Yauri-Andahuaylas copper district in southern Peru
Trevali Mining Corporation (TSX:TV,OTCQX:TREVF,FWB:4TI) reported that core site infrastructure at its Santander Zinc-Lead-Silver Mine in Peru is now complete and fully operational, and that construction of the plant is progressing well, with commissioning anticipated in the fourth quarter.
Zincore Metals Inc. (TSX:ZNC,BVLAC:ZNC) announced final drilling results from the Peru-based Yanque deposit.
Trevali Mining Corporation (TSX:TV,OTCQX:TREVF) is pleased to provide a construction update on its previously announced Santander zinc-lead-silver mine development project in Peru.
Rio Cristal Resources Corporation (CVE:RCZ,BVL:RCZ) announced an update to exploration activities and other projects.
Bloomberg reports zinc and gold miners surged as the metals advanced in New York and London.
Zincore CEO and President, Jorge Benavides, commented "The result of the recent Presidential election in Peru has created significant short term volatility in the market."
Focus Ventures Inc. (CVE:FCV) updated its Peruvian exploration activities.
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