Red Dog first quarter zinc output drops 20%

Red Dog first quarter zinc output drops 20%

Decreasing grades and volumes contribute to the lower production. Teck Resources Ltd. April 23 reported that its Red Dog mine in Northwest Alaska produced 116,800 metric tons (257.5 million pounds) of zinc during the first quarter, a 20% drop from 145,300 metric tons (230.3 million lb) produced during the first three months of 2024 – a drop in output that wasexpected as the company reaches the end...