February 12, 2020

Coronavirus could reduce China’s battery storage production by 10% in 2020

Affected provinces were expected to contribute 162 GWh of battery cell production in 2020, equivalent to 61% of China cell manufacturing capacity.

February 12, 2020

Pretium’s production outlook for Brucejack drops, so does stock

Pretium's stock down over 20% after Golden Triangle producer cuts guidance by as much as 200,000 ounces.

February 12, 2020

Copper market is a coiled spring

The inevitable copper surge that is coming - when trade impediments are solved and the coronavirus is contained.

February 12, 2020

Harmony takes South Africa’s top gold miner crown from AngloGold

The company is buying AngloGold's Mponeng mine and surface assets in a $300 million deal.

February 12, 2020

Palladium, rhodium deficits set to grow in 2020

Mongolia said on Monday it would suspend deliveries of coal across its border into China until March 2.

February 12, 2020

Barrick beats forecasts, hikes dividend by 40% as gold prices soar

The miner will pay a dividend of 7 cents a share, up from 5 cents in the previous quarter.

February 11, 2020

Virus hits China’s gold jewelry demand as shoppers stay away

Jewelry retailers are shortening business hours and managing time off for employees in an effort to prevent the disease from spreading.

February 11, 2020

Is coronavirus the black swan that takes gold to-da-moon?

Concerns about the outbreak pushed investors from the stock market into long-term government bonds

February 11, 2020

Virus another wild card in nickel’s year of uncertainty

Nickel is the weakest performer in the LME base metals pack so far this year.

February 11, 2020

China copper treatment charges hit 8-month high as smelters battle virus

Treatment and refining charges climbed to $62.50 a tonne and 6.25 cents a pound on Monday