Titan Mining Discloses Permitting Progress Across Federal And State Programs For The Kilbourne Graphite Project In New York; Remains On Track To Begin Production in 2028

Zinc and Tin Supply Pressures Put Historic Mining Districts Back in Focus

Global zinc demand is expected to exceed supply by 88,000 tonnes in 2026, while tin faces a longer supply squeeze with demand projected to grow 22% through 2035 versus only 16% supply growth. As zinc, tin, and lead are designated critical minerals, explorers are returning to historic polymetallic districts. GoldHaven Resources reported encouraging drill results at its D Zone project in British Columbia with semi-massive sulphide mineralization including visible lead-zinc minerals and tin-bearing skarn. Major producers like Nexa Resources and Titan Mining reported strong operational results, while South32 advances its Taylor zinc-lead-silver project in Arizona.

Shares of rare earth and critical metals-related companies are trading lower as spiking energy costs and expectations for higher interest rates dampen investor interest in the sector. Pricier global borrowing may lead to difficulties funding projects and lower demand from customers.

NetApp, Hewlett Packard Enterprise And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Thursday’s Pre-Market Session

U.S. futures rose, but NetApp fell 8.2% after earnings. Ultragenyx plunged 45% on a failed trial; HPE, Methode and others also traded lower premarket.