The Australia-based Zinifex Ltd. had been listed in the gainers on the S&P (Standard & Poor’s)/ASX 100 Index for 2005. Zinifex's had given an outstanding performance this year and successfully made 190 percent growth to US$5.04 per share from US$1.74 on the Australia Stock Exchange (ASX). Thanks for the historical record zinc price this year and strong demand, Zinifex's growth had been up by 253 percent since its debut on ASX in 2004. Zinifex will also focus on exploration with investment US$75 million within the upcoming 5 years.(Jan. 2)