May 3, 2020 Glencore’s Zambia subsidiary to resume mining operations temporarily Mopani will resume activities for 90 days but still expects to place its mining operations on care and maintenance afterwards.
April 30, 2020 CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit.
April 30, 2020 China Moly shrugs off South Africa port disruption as DRC cobalt sales rise Copper output from Tenke Fungurume was up 5.4% at 42,694 tonnes in the first quarter.
April 30, 2020 Glencore joins mining industry’s rush to cut spending Swiss miner and trader reduces capital expenses by $1 billion, outlines production impact of covid-19.
April 30, 2020 Implats cuts output guidance as coronavirus weighs Company expects annual refined production of between 2.6 million and 2.9 million ounces this year.
April 28, 2020 DRC locks down mining city and Zambia border town A 24-hour lockdown was imposed on the mining hub of Lubumbashi.
April 24, 2020 New China EV incentives fresh boost for cobalt, lithium price Changing habits in China following covid-19 could add further stimulus but new EV subsidy rules could prove headache for Tesla in China.
April 24, 2020 Falcon Gold to consolidate lands on Central Canada Belt The Vancouver-based company signed a deal to acquire two large patented claim blocks in Ontario.
April 23, 2020 Cobalt price, nickel usage limit damage to EV Metal Index Value of cobalt, nickel, graphite and lithium in newly-sold electric cars hold up despite impact of covid-19 as EV industry focus shifts to Europe.
April 23, 2020 China’s EV battery sector frets over supply China’s two biggest lithium suppliers, Tianqi and Ganfeng, have both issued profit warnings recently.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
