February 13, 2020 China smelter Yuguang slashes zinc output in half amid virus outbreak Smelters in China have been unable to sell off their high sulphuric acid inventories due to transport curbs imposed to contain the virus.
February 13, 2020 Mexican Gold owns world’s best drill intersection of 2020 Queensway gold project in Canada's Newfoundland reported the most significant drill intersections so far
February 13, 2020 Boliden Q4 lags forecast, lower metal grades weigh Operating profit at the mining and smelting group fell to $180.20 million.
February 13, 2020 Prospects brighten for Northern Dynasty Pebble mine on leaked draft study If permitted, the $100 billion copper-gold Alaska project would be North America’s largest mine.
February 12, 2020 Barrick CEO sees no competition in his bid for Freeport’s Grasberg mine There is no deal on the table at this stage but said his comments were aimed at sending a message to the market.
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 Falcon expands Wabunk Bay project in Ontario The company acquired land that includes a large mafic intrusion which boasts massive sulphide mineralization.
February 12, 2020 Canadian, African miners to explore for copper in Namibia They want to examine small-scale production possibilities in the southwestern African country.
February 12, 2020 Rio says China virus slowing copper ore imports from Mongolia Transport restrictions have been imposed to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
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.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
